Nonsurgical maxillary expansion in a 60-year-old patient with gingival recession and crowding
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Korean Journal of Orthodontics
Abstract
Maxillary transverse deficiency often manifests as a posterior crossbite or edge-to-edge bite and anterior crowding. However, arbitrary arch expansion in mature patients has been considered to be challenging due to the possible periodontal adverse effects such as alveolar bone dehiscence and gingival recession. To overcome these limitations, nonsurgical maxillary expansion of the basal bone has been demonstrated in young adults. However, the age range for successful orthopedic expansion has remained a topic of debate, possibly due to the underlying individual variations in suture maturity. This case report illustrates nonsurgical, miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in a 60-year-old patient with maxillary transverse deficiency accompanied by anterior and posterior crossbites, crowding, and gingival recession. The use of MARPE allowed relief of crowding and correction of the crossbite without causing significant periodontal adverse effects.
First Page
217
Last Page
227
DOI
10.4041/KJOD.2021.51.3.217
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Recommended Citation
Kim, Harim; Park, Sun Hyung; Park, Jae Hyun; and Lee, Kee Joon, "Nonsurgical maxillary expansion in a 60-year-old patient with gingival recession and crowding" (2021). ASDOH Faculty Publications. 349.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-faculty/349