Miniscrew-assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion before Orthognathic Surgery for a Patient with Laterognathia
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, cilt.36, sa.3, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010758
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, MEDLINE
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Facial asymmetry, laterognathia, MARPE, maxillary deficiency, orthognathic surgery
- Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In this case report, a 19-year-old male patient with maxillary transverse deficiency, concave profile, and facial asymmetry is presented. In the case of transversal insufficiency, nonsurgical maxillary expansion was performed with the miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) appliance to reduce the number of surgeries and provide both dentoalveolar and skeletal expansion. The periodontal soundness and short-term stability of the maxillary expansion were confirmed both clinically and radiologically. Mandibular prognathism was later corrected with orthognathic surgery. MARPE is an effective approach to the treatment of maxillary transverse deficiencies in adult patients.