Stomatology ›› 2023, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (8): 722-725.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2023.08.010

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Study on the efficacy of FR Ⅲ and “2 × 4” techniques in the treatment of mixed dentition anterior crossbite

XIE Xiaoting1,YANG Qu1,MI Fanglin2()   

  1. Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637100, China
  • Revised:2023-03-10 Online:2023-08-28 Published:2023-08-23

Abstract:

Objective By comparing the changes in soft and hard tissue of patients with anterior crossbite dentition treated with the modified FR Ⅲ and “2×4” orthodontic techniques, to evaluate the therapeutic effects of two orthodontic methods, so as to provide theoretical reference for clinical selection and application. Methods Thirty patients with anterior crossbite dentition treated in the outpatient clinic of the Second Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College from September 2018 to October 2022 were collected, and divided into the observation group (modified FRⅢ, n=15) and control group (“2×4” orthodontic technique, n=15) according to the treatment method. Changes in the position of hard and soft tissues of the two groups before and after orthodontic treatment were compared. Results After treatment, an increase in the SNA, ANB, MP-FH, Y-axis angle, U1-SN, U1-NA, NLA, PLA, FCA and ULP was revealed in the observation group (P<0.05) along with a decrease in the SNB and L1-MP. In control group, SNA, ANB, MP-FH, U1-SN, U1-NA, Y-axis angle, NLA, FCA increased (P<0.05); SNB, L1-MP, L1-NB decreased (P<0.05). Significant difference was found in the number of changes in SNB, ANB, SN-MP, NLA, L1-NB, PLA and FCA between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Both techniques achieved good treatment outcomes. Anterior teeth were effectively released, followed by the normalized occlusal relationship and facial shape, which is worth promoting for clinical application. The modified FRⅢ could more prominently contribute to improving the lateral appearance and facial shape of soft tissues, while the “2 × 4” orthodontic technique costs less time and provides a better resolution for tooth alignment.

Key words: teething period, anterior crossbite, modified FRⅢ, “2 × 4” orthodontic technique

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