Upper midline deviation: modified Hyrax expander

Authors:

  • G. Farronato
    Department of Orthodontics, IRCCS C Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
  • L. Giannini
    Department of Orthodontics, IRCCS C Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
  • G. Galbiati
    Department of Orthodontics, IRCCS C Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
  • C. Maspero
    Department of Orthodontics, IRCCS C Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milano, Italy

ABSTRACT


Methods

BACKGROUND: The Hyrax rapid palatal expander is useful for patients in mixed dentition witht premature exfoliation of
some deciduous teeth and maxillary hypoplasia. This appliance, which is provided of a vestibular arm for correcting maxillary
asymmetric transverse discrepancies, represents an interceptive treatment able to reduce the duration of the orthodontic therapy with
fixed appliances. CASE REPORT: In this case report the modified version of the Hyrax rapid palatal expander is described. The
activation method, the therapeutic benefits as well as the clinical advantages are described.

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Publication date:

Jul /2014

Keywords:

hyrax rapid palatal expander, midline deviation, orthodontic treatment

Issue:

Vol.15 – n.2 suppl/2014

Page:

174 – 176

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:


Harvard: G. Farronato, L. Giannini, G. Galbiati, C. Maspero (2014) "Upper midline deviation: modified Hyrax expander", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 15(2 suppl), pp174-176. doi:
Vancouver: G. Farronato, L. Giannini, G. Galbiati, C. Maspero. Upper midline deviation: modified Hyrax expander. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2014Jul.1 [cited 2025Jun.20];15(2 suppl):174-176. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/upper-midline-deviation-modified-hyrax-expander/
MLA: G. Farronato, L. Giannini, G. Galbiati, C. Maspero Upper midline deviation: modified Hyrax expander. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2014;15(2 suppl):174-176

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