Salvage rapid maxillary expansion for the relapse of maxillary transverse expansion after Le Fort I with parasagittal osteotomy.
10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.2.97
- Author:
Hyun Woo LEE
1
;
Su Jung KIM
;
Yong Dae KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. yongdae.kwon@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Maxillary transverse deficiency;
Le Fort osteotomy;
Maxillary expansion;
Salvage therapy
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Osteotomy*;
Osteotomy, Le Fort;
Palatal Expansion Technique*;
Recurrence*;
Salvage Therapy
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2015;41(2):97-101
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Maxillary transverse deficiency is one of the most common deformities among occlusal discrepancies. Typical surgical methods are segmental Le Fort I osteotomy and surgically-assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME). This patient underwent a parasagittal split with a Le Fort I osteotomy to correct transverse maxillary deficiency. During follow-up, early transverse relapse occurred and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) application with removal of the fixative plate on the constricted side was able to regain the dimension again. RME application may be appropriate salvage therapy for such a case.
