The management of transverse maxillary deficiency.
The correction of transverse maxillary deficiency can be an important component of an orthodontic treatment plan. A number of different techniques are available for the correction of such discrepancies. The aim of this article is to review the methods available to clinicians discussing their indications, advantages and disadvantages.
Gill
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Eastman Hospital.
Naini
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McNally
M
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Jones
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D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*