When to use surgery vs. braces for teenage palate expansion

A new study uses CT imaging to determine whether surgical intervention becomes necessary for girls over 14 seeking palatal expansion treatment. The findings could reshape orthodontic practice guidelines and help clinicians choose between less invasive braces-only approaches and costlier surgical procedures based on skeletal maturity.

Originaltitel: Can surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) be recommended over orthodontic rapid palatal expansion (ORPE) for girls above the age of 14? A cone-beam CT study on midpalatal suture maturation