Understanding masticatory function in unilateral crossbites 2016: - Authors: Maria Grazia Piancino, Stephanos Kyrkanides. - Publisher: Wiley Blackwell. Book outlines: - Unilateral posterior crossbite is a problem often seen in orthodontic practice, and properly understanding chewing patterns will lead to the most effective treatment program. - Drawing on their research and available literature, Drs. Piancino and Kyrkanides present a fascinating look at chewing cycles and their role in the functional treatment of unilateral posterior crossbite. - Describes the physiology and pathology of chewing patterns and muscular activation in humans. - Explains chewing patterns and muscular coordination, and their influence on the growth and harmony of the stomatognathic system. - Clinical instruction for checking and correcting masticatory function and functional asymmetry in order to prevent the relapse of the malocclusion. - Clinical cases walk readers through the treatment of seven crossbites.