Vertical growth control during maxillary expansion using a bonded Hyrax appliance

Vertical growth control during maxillary expansion using a bonded Hyrax appliance

INTRODUCTION: Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) for the treatment of maxillary deficiency and posterior crossbite may induce changes in the vertical dimension. Expanders with occlusal splints have been developed to minimize unwanted vertical effects. OBJECTIVE: This preliminary study used cephalometri...

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Main Authors: Francisco Marcelo Paranhos Pinto, Luciana Baptista Pereira Abi-Ramia, Andrea Sasso Stuani, Maria Bernadete Sasso Stuani, Flavia Artese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2012-02-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Subjects:
Palatal expansion techniques
Vertical dimension
Interceptive orthodontics
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