title: Interdisciplinary management of an adult patient with significant restorative treatment needs and a complex malocclusion.
abstract: Transverse maxillary deficiency may be associated with dental crowding, compromised aesthetics and impaired function. Non-surgical correction of maxillary transverse deficiency through rapid maxillary expansion is routinely performed for young patients; however, surgical intervention is generally required for adults. An interdisciplinary treatment approach is necessary to achieve the desired treatment objectives for challenging cases. This case report demonstrates a pleasing treatment outcome for a patient with a severe maxillary transverse deficiency, significant crowding and extensive active caries.
authors.affiliation: Orthodontic Department, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Orthodontic Department, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Dc-V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Ong
authors.affiliation: Orthodontic Department, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Freer
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000601:surgery*; D004708:Endodontics / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000379:methods*; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Compromised molars; deficiency; interdisciplinary; maxillary; transverse