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The present case series describes the usage of a sagittal expansion screw integrated with a removable maxillary plate or fixed appliance to correct an anterior upper single dental crossbite and outlines the clinical rationale and the protocol associated with this appliance system. Methods: A total of four children presenting anterior crossbite were treated using a sagittal expansion screw integrated into a removable plate or a fixed appliance. Results: All patients were successfully treated in less than 4 months. Overjet and overbite were normalized by the end of treatment. The orthodontic treatment received positive feedback from parents and caregivers, who seek a rapid improvement in their children\u2019s aesthetics and function. No significant discomfort or speech difficulties were reported by the parents or patients. 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