title: The management of transverse maxillary deficiency.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Eastman Hospital.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Naini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McNally
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: 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*