RESUMO
Mid palatal fractures are usually present in conjunction with Le Fort I maxillary fractures. Literature on isolated mid palatal fractures as seen in this case is relatively rare. A novel approach for the management of this case was undertaken. A rapid maxillary expander was used to separate palatal segments which healed well. The patient's crossbite and open bite was corrected with elastic use. The protocol of management of malunion of isolated mid palatal fractures is simple with reduced costs, morbidity and higher rates of acceptance. We report a case of a 26-year-old male patient involved in a road traffic accident leading to an isolated mid palatal fracture which is a rare entity. Due to lack of specialized care, the fracture fragments united inadequately resulting in deranged occlusion, open bite and reduced masticatory efficiency.
RESUMO
El tema de las mal oclusiones transversales, ha sido ampliamente estudiado e investigado desde muchos puntos de vista: esquelético, muscular, dental y funcional, por muchos autores alrededor del mundo y los correspondientes informes, además de describir las diferentes etiologías, complicaciones y compromisos, ha llevado a un consenso general según el cual, entre más pronto sea corregida, menores serán sus consecuencias y secuelas negativas en el crecimiento y desarrollo y se pueden alcanzar muy buenos resultados y gran estabilidad a largo plazo. Por ello el objetivo de este artículo es identificar a través de una revisión de la literatura, las herramientas necesarias que permitan la detección, diagnóstico y tratamiento de estas mal oclusiones de manera temprana y preventiva para evitar así asimetrías esqueléticas mayores.
The issue of transversal malocclusions has been widely studied by many authors around the world and researched from many perspectives: skeletal, muscular, dental and functional. Reports describe the different etiologies, complications and compromises of malocclusion, leading to a general consensus that, the sooner it is corrected, the less their consequences and negative effects on growth and development will be, and good results can be achieved with great long-term stability. Therefore the aim of this paper is to identify through a literature review, the necessary tools that allow the detection, diagnosis and treatment of these malocclusions at an early stage and to prevent severe skeletal asymmetries.
