Changes in the midpalatal and pterygopalatine sutures induced by micro-implant-supported skeletal expander, analyzed with a novel 3D method based on CBCT imaging

Changes in the midpalatal and pterygopalatine sutures induced by micro-implant-supported skeletal expander, analyzed with a novel 3D method based on CBCT imaging

Abstract Background Mini-implant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) appliances have been developed with the aim to enhance the orthopedic effect induced by rapid maxillary expansion (RME). Maxillary Skeletal Expander (MSE) is a particular type of MARPE appliance characterized by the presence o...

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Main Authors: Daniele Cantarella, Ramon Dominguez-Mompell, Sanjay M. Mallya, Christoph Moschik, Hsin Chuan Pan, Joseph Miller, Won Moon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-11-01
Series:Progress in Orthodontics
Subjects:
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
Midpalatal suture
Palatal expansion
Pterygopalatine suture
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-017-0188-7

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