Management of malocclusion with pre-fabricated myofunctional appliance in the primary dentition

Shin, Jonghyun

doi:2022.60.6.363

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 60(6); 2022 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2022;60(6):363-374.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2022.60.6.004 Published online May 31, 2022.

근기능장치를 활용한 유치열기의 교합 관리

신종현

부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 소아치과학교실

Management of malocclusion with pre-fabricated myofunctional appliance in the primary dentition

Jonghyun Shin

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University

Correspondence: Jonghyun Shin, Tel: +82-55-360-5183, Fax: +82-55-360-5174,
Email: jonghyuns@pusan.ac.kr

Received: 15 April 2022 • Revised: 16 April 2022 • Accepted: 11 May 2022

Abstract

The most common malocclusion presented during primary dentition are anterior crossbite and deep overbite. If the primary dentition does not show severe skeletal discrepancy, it is possible to treat malocclusion using pre-fabricated myofunctional appliance that is easily applied to children. By improving the malocclusion in the primary dentition, normalization of the oral muscle function can be induced. In addition, the normal occlusion of the primary incisor region and ideal position of the lips can make a desirable occlusal relationship at the transition of incisors. If factors such as growth pattern, patient cooperation, and post-treatment maintenance are carefully judged and implemented, the interceptive treatment of primary dentition can contribute to normal growth and development.

Key Words: Interceptive dentistry; Pre-fabricated myofunctional appliance; primary dentition; malocclusion