Transverse Sagittal Maxillary Expander per il trattamento dell'ipoplasia mascellare - Transverse Sagittal Maxillary Expander for the Treatment of Maxillary Hypoplasia

ITALIAN EDITION

One of the most frequently occurring skeletal deformities in the craniofacial region is hypoplasia of the superior maxillary bone in the three spatial planes. In order to allow for the balanced development of the entire stomatognathic apparatus, it is recommended that this deformity be treated as early as possible. Palate expansion has been demonstrated to be a valid and effective technique. It not only allows the reestablishment of the proper transverse dimensions of the superior maxillary bone, but also corrects any dental and respiratory anomalies, guaranteeing proper execution of the multiple stomatognathic functions. The text focuses on the Transverse Sagittal Maxillary Expander (TSME), a device specifically designed for the treatment of superior maxillary hypoplasia. This piece of equipment works both sagittally and transversely, making dental alveolar movement at the premaxilla and the upper incisors, with a consequent decrease in vertical osseous substance of the maxilla and an increase in the same on the other spatial planes. The book demonstrates the versatility of this device, describing variants that may be carried out in relation to the specific needs of an individual patient.