Orthodontic Treatment in A Child With Crowded Teeth Using Myofunctional Appliance – A Case Report

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Abstract

Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) malocclusion is a defect or functional disorder that can be an obstacle to the physical and emotional health of patients who require treatment. Currently, the number of people with malocclusion reaches 80% of the total population in Indonesia while the case of crowded teeth is one of the oral health problems that are commonly found in Indonesia. The prevalence of crowded teeth reaches 80% and ranks third after caries and periodontal disease. Early treatment of malocclusions involving the teeth and skeletal system is an integral part of interceptive orthodontic treatment. Case Report: An 8-year-old patient came to Hasanuddin University Dental and Oral Hospital along with his parents with the main complaint of non-erupting anterior teeth. Intraoral examination revealed crowding of the maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth. Lateral cephalometric analysis showed class I skeletal. Interceptive orthodontic treatment was performed with myofunctional appliance with myobrace type. Initial staging was done with myobrace K1 for 4 months. The second stage was carried out with myobrace K2 for 4 months. The third stage is carried out with myobrace K3 for 4 months. The results of the treatment obtained anterior teeth in the normal arch and facial appearance improved. Conclusion: The maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth were corrected using myobrace appliance and obtained normal overjet and overbite, corrected mandibular anterior crowding and class 1 canine and molar relations.