OBJECTIVE To investigate morphological differences of the hard palate in infants with Down syndrome (DS) compared with a volumetric-matched control group (CG). METHODS Trial design: retrospective case control study. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, plaster casts of edentulous maxillae of 40 DS infants (20 females and 20 males, aged 221.3 ± 132.4 days) and 40 CG infants (20 females a...

“Sagging” of the palatal cusp upper second molars is a common finding observed during orthodontic treatment which may develop heavy balancing side contacts, have been found to be detrimental harmonious function masticatory system. Various modifications transpalatal arch (TPA) are advocated correct crossbite, but most them will utilize an additional step soldering wire attachment TPA. In this cl...

the purpose of this study was to evaluate the transverse and vertical dimensions of the palate of children with allergic rhinitis (ar). there was no significant difference for intermolar and intercanine distances between two groups in primary and mixed dentitions. palate depth in children with allergic rhinitis was statistically more than in children without any respiratory disease. cross bite ...

BACKGROUND The goal of this study was to assess determinants for treatment outcome in unilateral cleft lip and palate, evaluated according to the Great Ormond Street London and Oslo (GOSLON) Yardstick and 5-year-index ratings by means of a meta-analysis. METHODS Multiple databases were searched for publications in which patient groups were evaluated by GOSLON ranking or the GOSLON-like 5-year...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate early maxillary arch changes in infants with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP), using a simple measurement technique. MATERIAL AND METHOD A measurement model technique simplified from previously reported methods was used to analyze early maxillary changes of four non-syndromic complete BCLP. Study models of these cases were evaluated before presurgical ortho...

This case report describes the protocol employed in the treatment of a patient with Class II malocclusion with mechanics including palatally positioned miniscrews. Treatment included the distalization of maxillary posterior teeth with mechanics including 2 miniscrews positioned on the palatal side. After a certain amount of distalization was achieved, the maxillary arch was bonded with Roth pre...