Rapid expansion of the palate with a new surgical technique

Carmen Mortellaro, Mario Migliario, Giovanni Bologna, Lucilla Bello, Alberta Greco Lucchina, Stefano Tetè

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Abstract

After briefly reviewing the literature concerning palatal expansion, a new technique combining surgical and medical orthodontic treatment is described. The technique, which entails detaching the nasal septum, is particularly appropriate in oral-breathing patients. Sixty-one patients (aged 10-32 years) were included in the study. The technique, which has low morbidity, gave good short- and long-term results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)892-899
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Craniofacial Surgery
Volume21
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2010

Keywords

  • Corrective orthodontics
  • Maxillary surgery
  • Palatal expansion technique
  • Palate surgery

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