Vertical growth control during maxillary expansion using a bonded Hyrax appliance

• Main Authors: Francisco Marcelo Paranhos Pinto (Author), Luciana Baptista Pereira Abi-Ramia (Author), Andrea Sasso Stuani (Author), Maria Bernadete Sasso Stuani (Author), Flavia Artese (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) for the treatment of maxillary deficiency and posterior crossbite may induce changes in the vertical dimension. Expanders with occlusal splints have been developed to minimize unwanted vertical effects. OBJECTIVE: This preliminary study used cephalometri...