Trang H Hoang, Kim-Cuong T Nguyen, Neelambar R Kaipatur, Maria Alexiou, Thanh-Giang La, Manuel O Lagravere Vich, Paul W Major, Kumaradevan Punithakumar, Edmond H Lou, Lawrence H Le
OBJECTIVE: Rapid maxillary expansion is a common orthodontic procedure to correct maxillary constriction. Assessing the midpalatal suture (MPS) expansion plays a crucial role in treatment planning to determine its effectiveness. The objectives of this preliminary investigation are to demonstrate a proof of concept that the palatal bone underlying the rugae can be clearly imaged by ultrasound (US) and the reconstructed axial view of the US image accurately maps the MPS patency. METHODS: An ex-vivo US scanning was conducted on the upper jawbones of two piglet's carcasses before and after the creation of bone defects, which simulated the suture opening...
April 24, 2024: Journal of Dentistry