title: Rapid expansion of the palate with a new surgical technique.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy. carmenmortellaro@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mortellaro
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Migliario
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bologna
authors.forename: Lucilla
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bello
authors.forename: Alberta Greco
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Lucchina
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tetè
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009058:Mouth Breathing; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique; D010159:Palate / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome