Early face mask treatment for maxillary hyperplasia in patients with cleft lip and Palate
Fang, B.; Qiu, W.L.; Yuan, W.H.; Tang, Y.S.; Shen, G.F.; Zhang, H.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 8(4): 206-209
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1006-7248 PMID: 15048211 Document Number: 506062
OBJECTIVE: Early interfering orthodontics were used to treat maxillary hyperplasia by face mask and extra-oral bow technique in teenages.The position changes of maxilla after orthodontic treatment were evaluated.METHODS:The cephlometric variables before and after treatment were measured.Variables after treatment were compared with normal values in children with same ages,and changes of the maxillary position was determind.RESULTS:The position of the maxilla after orthopedics was significantly advanced (P<0.001),but there was still difference from normal values.CONCLUSION:In the peroid of mixed dentition of patients with cleft lip and palate,early orthodontics on maxillary hyperplasia could stimulate maxillary development and growth,remove or improve crossbite,extra-oral bow and face mask were efficient tools for this kind of patients.