Correction of dental and cranial sidebend with ALF.

Specific characteristics of a sidebend cranial strain result from displacement of the skull base, i.e. the sphenoid and occiput. Sidebend strain has skeletal, facial and dental consequences which are described in this patient example. An asymmetric occlusion is commonly seen in conjunction with sidebend strain, where the posterior occlusion is more Class II on the sidebend side and more Class I on the opposite side. By addressing the cranial base problem with A.L.F. appliances, this case example demonstrates an effective means of restoring facial, structural balance, and correcting the malocclusion that accompanies the sidebend strain.