What is a common dental feature associated with skeletal anterior crossbite?

A skeletal anterior crossbite occurs when there is a discrepancy between the upper and lower jaw positioning, specifically with the upper incisors being positioned behind the lower incisors. This can result in the lower incisors being retroclined, or angled towards the tongue. This alteration in angulation often occurs as the lower incisors compensate for the skeletal relationship, attempting to maintain occlusion as a part of the crossbite condition.

In such cases, it is not uncommon for the upper incisors to be positioned more palatally or for the lower incisors to be placed retroclined as a result of their relationship to the upper arch. The lower incisors may also be forced into a retroclined position due to the position of the upper incisors and the overall skeletal configuration.

Understanding this relationship allows clinicians to anticipate dental changes associated with this skeletal pattern and to create appropriate treatment plans, including potential orthodontic intervention. Other choices may describe various conditions of dental alignment or crowding, but they do not specifically address the direct implications of a skeletal anterior crossbite, which is characterized primarily by the retroclination of the lower incisors.