Rapid Maxillary Expansion without Posterior Anchorage.
This work aimed to evaluate an alternative form of maxillary expansion anchored with mini-implants. A patient 12 years, class III in permanent canine teeth, with multiple agenesis of upper posterior teeth was treated with the aid of four mini-implants in the palate and Haas modified type appliance. During the period of expansion, an interincisal diastema was observed as the first clinical sign of disjunction of the sutures. After correction of cross bite, the expansion of the palate was confirmed by upper occlusal radiographs. Thus, the evaluations showed that the technique was effective and that new scientific studies should be conducted to further develop this subject. Keywords: Appliances; Biomechanics; Implants; Malocclusions
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D000848:Anodontia / Q000150:complications; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D015921:Dental Implants; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D008904:Miniaturization; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning
D015921:Dental Implants