Scissor Bite

Scissor Bite

Write a short note on scissors bite. 
Answer. It is also called buccal non-occlusion or buccal crossbite.

• Scissors bite is a form of posterior crossbite where the maxillary posteriors occlude entirely on the buccal aspect of mandibular posteriors.
• It can involve a single tooth or group of teeth and may be unilateral or bilateral.

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Scissors Bite Diagnosis

It is done via thorough clinical or study model examination.

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Scissors Bite Treatment

• It is done by placing the cross elastics which are placed across the bite.
• Cross elastic should be stretched from the buccal aspect of the maxillary tooth to the lingual of the mandibular tooth involving the scissor bite.
• Various lingual attachments, such as lingualbuttonsn are used to engage the elasticon the lingual aspect of the lower tooth involved in the scissor bite.
• A bite block should be needed to provide the occlusal clearance for jumping or clearing the bite.

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