Volume : 3, Issue : 4, April - 2014

Transverse Maxillary discrepancy

Dr Kalyani Trivedi, Dr Jagruti Ahir, Dr Zeal Patel, Dr Jalpesh Jingar, Dr Zahid Patel

Abstract :

 Transverse maxillary deficiency is a common problem among orthodontic patients. Orthopedic and orthodontic forces are used to correct transverse maxillary deficiency  in young patients. Correction of transverse maxillary deficiency in a skeletally mature patient is carried out by Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE). The aim of this article is to present a comprehensive review of the literature, for diagnosis and selecting the suitable treatment options and stability of transverse maxillary discripancy.