The maxillo-septal syndrome and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
The results of twenty patients treated for the maxillo-septal syndrome and associated temporomandibular joint dysfunction are reported as well as the method of treatment. The treatment plan included rapid maxillary expansion with either a fixed or removable appliance, retention of the increased maxillary width with a Hawley retainer, simultaneous increase in mandibular width with a Crozat appliance. Finally the occlusion was equilibrated. Certain cases are discussed in detail and maxillary expansion was usually restricted to between 1 . 0 and 2 . 0 mm.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy