Chr Zahl1, K L Gerlach. 1. Klinik für Mund, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Leipziger Strasse 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany. christian.zahl@medizin.uni-magdeburg.de
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A method is introduced using a newly developed palatal distractor, which allows rapid transversal widening in cases of maxillary compression. METHODS: After osteotomy of the palate parallel to the sutura palatina mediana as well as to the lateral walls of the maxillary sinuses, the applied distractor permitted a transversal widening of 7.5 mm within 3 weeks. During the 3-month period of retention, multibanded orthodontic therapy could be performed. DISCUSSION: Because of the short treatment period, absence of recurrence, and easy handling for the patient this method is recommended for clinical use.
BACKGROUND: A method is introduced using a newly developed palatal distractor, which allows rapid transversal widening in cases of maxillary compression. METHODS: After osteotomy of the palate parallel to the sutura palatina mediana as well as to the lateral walls of the maxillary sinuses, the applied distractor permitted a transversal widening of 7.5 mm within 3 weeks. During the 3-month period of retention, multibanded orthodontic therapy could be performed. DISCUSSION: Because of the short treatment period, absence of recurrence, and easy handling for the patient this method is recommended for clinical use.