Clinical Insights Into Addressing Constricted Maxillary Arch in Angle's Class II Malocclusion: A Case Report.

Autor:	Suchak D; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND., Kamble R; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND., Daigavane P; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND., Kumar N; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata, IND., Agarwal N; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND., Bharti L; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Mar 08; Vol. 16 (3), pp. e55798. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 08 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.55798
Abstrakt:	The transverse dimension, often overlooked in orthodontics, plays a crucial role in malocclusions, affecting not only occlusion in that dimension but also sagittal and vertical dimensions. Posterior crossbites, indicative of transverse maxillary issues, are commonly addressed through palatal expansion. This case report explores the clinical insights into addressing a constricted maxillary arch in Angle's Class II malocclusion using a nickel-titanium (NiTi) expander. The NiTi expander provides constant and optimal expansion forces by incorporating a temperature-activated NiTi alloy. A 16-year-old male with irregularly placed teeth, high palatal vault, and posterior crossbite underwent treatment involving NiTi expander usage for maxillary expansion. The case presentation details the patient's journey, starting with upper arch bonding and expansion, then lower arch bonding, and concluding with complete leveling and alignment without extractions. The presented case demonstrates successful correction of a constricted maxillary arch, specifically in the canine and molar regions, utilizing the NiTi expander. The observed increase in intermolar width aligns with previous studies, showcasing the effectiveness of slow maxillary expansion. This article contributes valuable clinical insights into addressing transverse maxillary issues, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration in choosing the appropriate expansion method for optimal results. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Suchak et al.)
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