Objective: This research aimed to evaluate the three-dimensional
effects of a Twin Block (TB) appliance on the pharyngeal airway
passage (PAP) in a sample of Class II patients with mandibular
retrusion using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
The RME force is not only concentrated on widening the maxilla,
it is concomitant changes occur in craniofacial sutures, from here
the need for this study was originated.
Aim of the study: To investigate the immediate effect of rapid
maxillary expansion on the spheno-occipital Synchondrosis in
children using cone beam computed tomography.
In this study, 24 patients with posterior skeletal cross-bite were
treated at Orthodontics Department-Faculty of Dentistry in Hama
University. Hyrax expansion device was applied in all patients and
the results were assessed after active expansion
period. Cone
beam computed tomography radiograph were taken at the
assessment times.
Results showed that the midpalatal suture width has increased
significantly at all measured areas. The results revealed that
significant tipping in the canines , premolars and molars was
recorded in this study.
