Open AccessModified Hyrax for Microimplant-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion
Author(s) -
Harshik Parekh,
Rahul Trivedi,
Falguni Mehta,
Renuka Patel,
Niyanta Joshi
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of indian orthodontic society/jios : journal of indian orthodontic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-9098
pISSN - 0301-5742
DOI - 10.1177/03015742211056245
Subject(s) - hyrax , orthodontics , transverse plane , dentistry , medicine , materials science , anatomy
Temporary anchorage device-assisted rapid maxillary expansion has widened the horizon to treat adults having maxillary transverse deficiency without any surgical procedure. Three-dimensional custom modifications have also been developed, but they can be expensive. A modification of Hyrax screw with the use of lingual sheaths is suggested for microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion, which can be an easy to fabricate in-office and economical option.