Rapid Palatal Expansion In AdultsWith and Without Surgery
A cemented palatal expansion appliance with a bite plane is used successfully in adults up to 43 years of age, augmented with lateral maxillary osteotomy in the older ages range.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Dr. Alpern is in the private practice of orthodontics in Port Charlotte, Florida. He is a dental graduate (D.D.S.) of the Ohio State University, and holds an M.S. degree in Orthodontics from the same institution. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Dr. Yurosko is in the private practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a dental graduate (D.M.D.) of the University of Pittsburgh, and holds a Certificate in Oral Surgery from Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery