The nonsurgical expansion of maxillary and mandibular arches in a young adult:

paythelady.612 shared this article with you from Inoreader Seven-year follow-up of the nonsurgical expansion of maxillary and mandibular arches in a young adult: A case report. Μέσω pubmed: "world j clin cases"... Related Articles Seven-year follow-up of the nonsurgical expansion of maxillary and mandibular arches in a young adult: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Nov 06;8(21):5371-5379 Authors: Yu TT, Li J, Liu DW Abstract BACKGROUND: Palatal expansion treatment has been used to expand the constricted maxillary arch and has become a routine procedure in orthodontic practice over the past decades. However, the long-term stability of expansion in the permanent dentition without a surgical approach is uncertain. CASE SUMMARY: We present the case of a 15-year-old boy with Class II malocclusion and constricted arches. The patient was treated with rapid palatal expansion (RPE) followed by a fixed orthodontic appliance. A 7-year follow-up evaluation was performed by analyzing cephalometric radiographs, plaster models, and photographs. The patient's constricted maxillary and mandibular arches were relived after the expansion treatment. A Class I occlusion and normal arch form were established and maintained in the long-term. CONCLUSION: RPE treatment is successful in solving constricted dental arch in the permanent dentition without a surgical approach. Permanent retention and even occlusal contact help prevent long-term relapse. PMID: 33269272 [PubMed] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.