Open AccessDigital Planning and Manufacturing of Maxillary Skeletal Expander for Patients with Thin Palatal Bone
Author(s) -
Daniele Cantarella,
Lorena Karanxha,
Paolo Zanata,
Christoph Moschik,
Ana Torres,
Gianpaolo Savio,
Massimo Del Fabbro,
Won Moon
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medical devices
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1179-1470
DOI - 10.2147/mder.s331127
Subject(s) - maxilla , process (computing) , computer science , orthodontics , dentistry , medicine , materials science , operating system
The miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion approach has given new opportunities for the treatment of maxilla transverse deficiency by providing an alternative to the surgical approach for adult patients. However, the presence of a thin palatal bone can compromise the success of such approach. Recently, the digital planning of the miniscrew-assisted appliances has offered unique advantages in terms of safety and accuracy of the overall process. The aim of this study is to describe the digital planning and MSE fabrication with cad-cam technology using 6 mini-screws in cases with a palatal bone thickness of less than 2.5 mm.