Mordida cruzada anterior na infância: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Introduction: The anterior crossbite is an adverse of the normal occlusion, it is due to the vestibularization of the lower anterior teeth in front of the upper anterior teeth, analyzed as reverse overjet. Objectives: The objective of this work is to describe, through a literature review about the early diagnosis of anterior crossbite. Methodology: The inclusion criteria will be: articles in English and Portuguese in the main research databases such as Pubmed, Scielo. Results: The anterior crossbite may have a favorable prognosis in view of a good early diagnosis of malocclusion in the children's clinic, with the aid of physical exams inside and outside the mouth and radiographic exams. Final Considerations: Emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of the anterior crossbite in the child's first active phase.