Anterior Crossbite Correction in Early Mixed Dentition Period Using Catlan’s Appliance: A Case Report

Anterior Crossbite Correction in Early Mixed Dentition Period Using Catlan’s Appliance: A Case Report - Anterior crossbite poses a major esthetic and functional concern for parents during a child's developmental phase. Anterior crossbite rarely self-corrects, as the maxillary incisors are locked behind the mandibular incisors, leading to progressive malocclusion. Early intervention can help restore muscle balance and support proper occlusal development. Timely treatment can also prevent dysplastic growth of both skeletal and dentoalveolar components.18 The Lower Inclined Bite Plane has been traditionally used to correct single or multiple anterior dental crossbites, provided sufficient space exists in the dental arch for labial movement of the upper incisors. This appliance works by utilizing the force generated by closing muscles and the inclined plane. Keywords: Anterior Crossbite, Mixed Dentition, Catlan’s Appliance, Malocclusions, Orofacial Growth