Le Leaf Expander ® : alternative au disjoncteur classique dans l'expansion transversale maxillaire ?
Year: 2025
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Maxillary endognathia is a skeletal anomaly of the maxilla in the transverse dimension, characterized by a deficiency. Several etiologies of this malocclusion have been described, including genetic, functional, environmental, pathological, and hormonal factors. Today, the rapid palatal expander is the reference appliance for orthopedic maxillary expansion in growing patients with maxillary endognathia. Since 2013, Leaf Expander® has been introduced. It offers the advantage of not requiring active cooperation from the child or parents, while causing less discomfort for the patient. Through a literature review, the objective of this thesis is to evaluate and compare the skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of the rapid palatal expander and the Leaf Expander to determine whether the latter constitutes a reliable alternative to conventional treatment.
Source: HAL
Author: Garret, Clara
Institution: Aix-Marseille Université
Language: French
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7162220827