Outcomes and stability of jaw bone and dental arch expansion in transverse dimension

Authors :

• Paiboon Techalertpaisarn

Abstract :

In this article, the normal growth in transverse dimension, the outcomes and stability of the expansion of jaw bones and dental arches were presented. The factors affected outcomes and stability such as rate of expansion, patient’s age, types of appliances, surgically assisted expansion were reviewed. Additionally, the retention to prevent relapse after treatment was proposed.

(CU Dent J 2004;27:153-162)

Keywords :
dental arch; jaw bone; expansion; stability; transverse dimension