Orthopedic expansion and protraction of the maxilla in cleft palate patients--a new treatment rationale

This preliminary report presents a treatment rationale for cleft lip and palate patients who display underdevelopment of the midfacial complex in the deciduous dentition. In order to create more favorable conditions for midfacial growth, transverse expansion followed by anterior orthopedic traction...

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Published inThe Cleft palate journal Vol. 19; no. 2; p. 104
Main Authors Rygh, P, Tindlund, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1982
Subjects
Age Factors
Child
Cleft Palate - complications
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Malocclusion - therapy
Mandible - growth & development
Maxillofacial Development
Orthodontics, Corrective - instrumentation
Orthodontics, Corrective - methods
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Summary:This preliminary report presents a treatment rationale for cleft lip and palate patients who display underdevelopment of the midfacial complex in the deciduous dentition. In order to create more favorable conditions for midfacial growth, transverse expansion followed by anterior orthopedic traction of the maxillary complex is performed in the deciduous dentition, applying principles introduced by Delaire. A clinical procedure, based on fixed appliances and compatible with edgewise technique has been developed. A treated patient with indicator implants is presented.
ISSN:0009-8701