Rapid palatal expansion in treatment of Class II malocclusions

Br J Orthod. 1999 Sep;26(3):179-90. doi: 10.1093/ortho/26.3.179.

Abstract

A technique which combines the use of rapid maxillary expansion and fixed appliance in growing patients, is presented. The treatment in three patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion and different skeletal patterns is described, and relative advantages highlighted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry / statistics & numerical data
  • Child
  • Dental Alloys
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / classification
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Nickel
  • Orthodontic Appliances
  • Orthodontic Wires
  • Palatal Expansion Technique* / instrumentation
  • Titanium

Substances

  • Dental Alloys
  • titanium nickelide
  • Nickel
  • Titanium