USE OF OCCLUSAL SPLINT(ACTIVATOR) IN THE TREATMENT OF FACIAL ASYMMETRY

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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2002;29(3):313-317.
Published online August 31, 2002.

USE OF OCCLUSAL SPLINT(ACTIVATOR) IN THE TREATMENT OF FACIAL ASYMMETRY

Activator를 이용한 기능성 안면 비대칭의 치료

주진형, 이광희, 김대업, 정영남

원광대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실.원광치의학연구소

Abstract

Asymmetry in the face and dentition is a naturally occurring phenomenon. Functional asymmetry can result the mandible being deflected laterally if occlusal interferences prevent proper intercuspation in centric relation. Five year old girl was referred to the pediatric department for mandibular deviation. The patient had right posterior crossbite and 2.5mm midline deviation due to dental caries on the primary teeth. The authors used the activator as occlusal splint for eliminating habitual posturing and deprogramming the musculature in the treatment of functional asymmetry and for occlusal stabilization restored the primary molars with cast crowns.

Key Words: Facial asymmetry, Activator, Occlusal stabilization