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ANDRADE, Roberta Nascimento; TORRES, Flávia Ribeiro; FERREIRA, Rogério Frederico Alves  e  CATHARINO, Fernanda. Treatment of anterior crossbite and its influence on gingival recession. RGO, Rev. gaúch. odontol. (Online) [online]. 2014, vol.62, n.4, pp. 411-416. ISSN 1981-8637.

Several etiological factors for gingival recession have been discussed in the literature, and the vestibular region of the mandibular incisors is a critical anatomical area for the emergence of this condition. Anterior crossbite is an important factor, because the trauma from occlusion between the incisors generates an imbalance in the distribution of forces, causing changes in the periodontium and making the area more susceptible to mechanical trauma during brushing and to plaque formation. In view of these aspects, the objective of this paper was to demonstrate the influence of early treatment of anterior crossbite on the gingival margin level and risk of gingival recession in the region of the incisors. A case of anterior crossbite treated during the mixed dentition phase was used as an example. After orthodontic therapy with the use of a removable appliance with a finger spring, we noticed improvement in periodontal health and esthetics as the tooth was reattached at its base bone.

Palavras-chave : Gingival recession.; Malocclusion.; Orthodontics.; Periodontics..