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Li-Fang Hsu1,2, Won Moon3,4, Shih-Chin Chen5
1Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
BMC Oral Health
|November 21, 2023
Summary
A new digital workflow precisely positions the Midfacial Skeletal Expander (MSE) for non-surgical palatal expansion in adults. This method ensures optimal device placement for successful orthopedic movement in the transverse dimension.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Imaging
Background:
- Non-surgical mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion enables significant orthopedic movement in adults.
- Accurate device positioning is critical for successful midfacial skeletal expansion.
- Resisting structures of the maxillofacial complex influence expansion outcomes.
