Open AccessAesthetic and functional advantages of early orthodontic treatment in a child with Asperger's Syndrome: case report
Author(s) -
Layza Rossatto Oppitz,
Melissa Gallarza Rodríguez,
Neblyssa Ágatha Schneider,
Sara Moreira Leal Salvação,
Caroline da Paixão Custódio,
Andréa Paula Fregoneze,
Patrícia Kern Di Scala Andreis,
Ana Carolina Mastriani Arantes,
Cláudia Schappo,
Odilon Guariza Filho,
Orlando Tanaka,
Elisa Souza Camargo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
research, society and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2525-3409
DOI - 10.33448/rsd-v10i15.22722
Subject(s) - hyrax , malocclusion , crossbite , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry , psychology
Angle Class III malocclusion results in aesthetic and functional concerns, thus it is essential that this malocclusion is treated as early as possible, so that dentocraniofacial development occurs properly. A 7-year-old male patient with Asperger's syndrome had a Class III subdivision right malocclusion, anterior and posterior crossbite. To gain the patient's trust and collaboration, we used the behavioral management technique tell-show-do, in addition to the behavioral analysis method. Orthodontic treatment started using the Hyrax palatal expander, but the patient was not able to adapt to it. Correction of the crossbite was achieved using a removable expander with digital springs, which was better accepted by the patient and provided aesthetic and functional improvement.