Surgical management of transverse maxillary deficiency in adults

J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2010 Sep;9(3):241-6. doi: 10.1007/s12663-010-0034-7. Epub 2010 Oct 30.

Abstract

Transverse maxillary deficiencies are a common occurance, prevalent in both syndromic and non syndromic patients. Treatment usually combines a orthodontic-surgical intervention in adults. This article reviews the procedures along with the experience of the authors in the correction of maxillary transverse deficiency in adults.

Keywords: Maxilla; Mid palatal suture; Transverse.