Solving convergent vector problems with internal maxillary distractors through the use of a fixed rapid palatal expander.
Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles-University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. michael.a.lypka@uth.tmc.edu
Michael
M
Lypka
Stephen
S
Yen
Mark
M
Urata
Jeffrey
J
Hammoudeh
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000379:methods; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*