Rapid expansion of the palate with a new surgical technique.
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.
Mortellaro
Carmen
C
Department of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy. carmenmortellaro@hotmail.com
Migliario
Mario
M
Bologna
Giovanni
G
Bello
Lucilla
L
Lucchina
Alberta Greco
AG
Tetè
Stefano
S
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