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Bioscience Journal, 2016 The dentoskeletal effects produced by the bonded expander, principally the vertical ones, are controversial in the literature when compared with the effects produced by the hyrax, and have also been scarcely studied by means of cone-beam computed ...
Guilherme de Araújo Almeida +6 more
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Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2021 Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the rapid palatal expansion (RPE) on the pterygoid process (PP), spheno-occipital synchondrosis (SOS) and sella turcica (ST) in the skull of a patient with transversal maxillary ...
Manuel Gustavo Chávez SEVILLANO +5 more
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Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2020 Transversal hypoplasia of the upper maxilla is a frequent condition between malocclusions. The rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is an already consolidated technique for these types of defects. This case report analyzes the outcome of a novel surgical technique that we named TOPP (Partial Palatal osteotomy technique) aiming to provide scientifically ...
Massimo Galli +6 more
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Evaluation of the palatal split pattern in surgically rapid maxillary expansion—comparison of two techniques [PDF]
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2016 Surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion is performed to correct transverse deficiencies of the maxilla, and it is indicated in specific clinical situations. The literature presents different opinions in several aspects, mainly regarding the effect of disjunction of the pterygoid plates.
Moura, Lucas Borin +6 more
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The Use of Bone-Borne Distractor for Correcting the Maxillary Transverse Discrepancy in an Adult Patient [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Orthodontics, 2016 Introduction: The objective of this study was to report the correction of a maxillary transverse discrepancy in an adult patient using Le Fort I osteotomy procedure associated with a bone-borne maxillary distractor device.
Victor Prado Curvêllo +5 more
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A photogrammetric technique for the analysis of palatal three-dimensional changes during rapid maxillary expansion [PDF]
The European Journal of Orthodontics, 2006 The aim of this study was to assess, by a digital photogrammetric technique, the relative dimensional changes before and after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). The transverse diameters and volumetric variations of the palate were measured by photogrammetry on study casts taken at three different phases of therapy: at the beginning of treatment (T1), on
MARINI I +3 more
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Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2016 Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the existing literature about the effects of bonded rapid maxillary expansion appliance (BRMEA) on vertical and sagittal dimensions, and the possible advantages of its use.
Moara De Rossi +2 more
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Dimensional Changes of Upper Airway after Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Prospective Cone-beam Computed Tomography Study [PDF]
, 2013 Introduction: The aim of this prospective study was to use cone-beam computed tomography to assess the dimensional changes of the upper airway in orthodontic patients with maxillary constriction treated by rapid maxillary expansion.
Bosio, Jose A +5 more
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Impact of early synchronous lip and palatal repair on speech [PDF]
, 2013 <b><i>Aims:</i></b> The purpose of this study was to describe articulation and resonance characteristics of Ugandan English-speaking children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) after synchronous lip and palatal closure (Sommerlad ...
Bettens, Kim +7 more
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Posterior crossbite - treatment and stability
Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2012 Posterior crossbite is defined as an inadequate transversal relationship of maxillary and mandibular teeth. Even when eliminating the etiologic factors, this malocclusion does not have a spontaneous correction, and should be treated with maxillary ...
Renato Rodrigues de Almeida +5 more
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