Compromised occlusion because ofscissor' bite can eventually lead to temporomandibular disorders and severe consequences. Wany devices and orthodontic techniques have been proposed for the correction of this defect. Treatment of scissor's bite with the help of cross. elastics between maxillary and mandibular molars may lead to extrusion of molars resulting in increased vertical dimension. Here, we are going to present management of two cases of scissor's bite with the help of modified transpalatal arch.
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J Contemp Dent Pract
June 2020
Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Phone: +966504135127, e-mail:
Aim: To study the prevalence of different malocclusion traits in Najran in Saudi adolescents and adults seeking orthodontic treatment in Najran in Saudi Arabia.
Materials And Methods: Two hundred and fifty male patients in the age group of 12-35 years who visited faculty of dentistry in Najran University for orthodontic treatment were examined and were divided into two age groups, adolescents and adults. The patients were examined and classified into Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusions.
Compromised occlusion because ofscissor' bite can eventually lead to temporomandibular disorders and severe consequences. Wany devices and orthodontic techniques have been proposed for the correction of this defect. Treatment of scissor's bite with the help of cross.
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