Background: Crossbite is a transverse plane malocclusion that can affect a single tooth or numerous teeth, be bilateral or unilateral, and be anterior or posterior. Aim: To evaluate the prevalence and associated factors for crossbites among subjects visiting private dental college. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was carried out with case records of patients reporting to the OP department of saveetha dental college for orthodontic treatment. The data on age, gender, type of crossbite and the arch involved in crossbite of the patients was collected and statistical analysis was done. Using SPSS software, descriptive statistics and chi square test was done.

Anterior, Epidemiology, Habits, Innovative technique, Malocclusion