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Finite Element Analysis Model for Assessing Expansion Patterns from Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion

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Three-dimensional palatal development between 3 and 6 years.

Veronica Ciusa¹, Francesca Romana Dimaggio, Chiarella Sforza

¹Functional Anatomy Research Center, Laboratorio di Anatomia Funzionale dell'Apparato Stomatognatico, Department of Human Morphology, University of Milan, Milano,Italy.

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Summary

The palate of healthy children aged 3 to 6 years proportionally grows higher in both frontal and sagittal planes. Palatal dimensions like length and intercanine distance showed minimal age-related changes.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Dentistry
Craniofacial Development
Orthodontics

Background:

Understanding palatal development in children is crucial for diagnosing and treating malocclusions.
The deciduous dentition stage (ages 3-6) is a critical period for early orthodontic intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To measure palatal landmarks in healthy children aged 3 to 6 years with normal deciduous dentition.
To evaluate changes in palatal shape, independent of size, during this developmental period.

Main Methods:

Digitization of 58 dental casts from children with normal deciduous dentition using a 3D instrument.
Statistical analysis (Student's t-test, ANOVA) to compare dimensions between ages and sexes.

Main Results:

Palatal slope and height significantly increased with age (P < .001).
Intermolar width and intercanine distance showed slight increases with age, though not all reached statistical significance.
Palatal length remained constant (average 23.1 mm).

Conclusions:

Between ages 3 and 6, the palate's shape undergoes significant changes, becoming proportionally higher.
These findings contribute to understanding normal craniofacial growth in early childhood.