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Rapid palatal expansion: the role of microcirculation.

AbstractAIM:
Transverse palate modifications fall under expansive orthopedic therapy of the upper maxilla. The only practical approach to the problem on the transverse plane is that of performing the expansion of the maxillary arch through an opening of the median palatal suture. It is important to understand the changes of the vascular network in midpalatal suture following the starting of rapid maxillary expansion. It is critical to maintain the blood supply and circulation for the osteogenesis and bone remodeling after the expansion. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of rapid orthopedic expansion (REP) at the microcirculatory level through capillaroscopic examination.
METHODS:
Fifteen patients in their developing years between 9 and 15 years of age (average age 12.16 years) were examined. The application of the REP was the first step in the planning of orthopedic-orthodontic treatment which foresaw further stages in the odonto-osseous movement. The method of Biomicroscopic Video-Imaging of the microcirculation of oral mucosa is performed through the technique of computerized capillaroscopy and the related software.
RESULTS:
From the results it is evident that immediately after achieving the expansion of the upper maxilla (t1), a slight decrease in the number of vessels per mm² can be observed. In addition, a slight ectasia can be observed in these vessels in comparison to t0. Comparing the videocapillaroscopic images of t1 and t2, an increase in the capillaries per mm² can be observed.
CONCLUSION:
Ectasia of the capillaries, though subject to strictly individual variables, can be considered perfectly normal and it is compatible with the normal biology and physiology of vessel microcirculation.
AuthorsG Bilello, G Currò, P Messina, G Scardina
JournalMinerva stomatologica (Minerva Stomatol) Vol. 64 Issue 4 Pg. 155-65 (Aug 2015) ISSN: 1827-174X [Electronic] Italy
PMID25937577 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Bone Remodeling
  • Capillaries (diagnostic imaging, pathology)
  • Child
  • Dilatation, Pathologic (etiology)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion (therapy)
  • Microcirculation
  • Microscopic Angioscopy (instrumentation, methods)
  • Microscopy, Video (instrumentation, methods)
  • Osteogenesis
  • Palatal Expansion Technique
  • Palate (blood supply, diagnostic imaging)
  • Time Factors

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