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Rapid Palatal Expansion with the Keles Keyless Expander
Ahmet Keles1, Chen-Hsing Lin2, Eren Keles3
1Advanced Graduate Orthodontic Program, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA; Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey; Private Practice of Orthodontics in Istanbul, Turkey. keles@ortodonti.com.
Rapid palatal expansion (RPE) corrects maxillary transverse deficiency, a common orthodontic issue. The Keles Keyless Expander (KKE) provides an efficient new method for this treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Craniofacial development
Background:
- Maxillary transverse deficiency is a prevalent orthodontic concern, often leading to posterior crossbite.
- Posterior crossbite affects approximately 7.1% of American children in mixed dentition and typically requires intervention.
- Maxillary transverse deficiency necessitates treatment to increase arch length and potentially influence mandibular arch width.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate the Keles Keyless Expander (KKE) as an innovative solution for maxillary transverse deficiency.
- To highlight the efficacy of RPE in orthodontic treatment for improving transverse discrepancies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Keles Keyless Expander (KKE) for rapid palatal expansion.
- Focused on addressing maxillary transverse deficiency and associated posterior crossbite.
Main Results:
- The Keles Keyless Expander (KKE) presents an efficient method for treating maxillary transverse deficiency.
- RPE effectively increases arch length and can indirectly affect mandibular arch width.
Conclusions:
- The Keles Keyless Expander (KKE) offers a promising approach to managing maxillary transverse deficiency in orthodontic patients.
- Early intervention for posterior crossbite using RPE is crucial for optimal craniofacial development.
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