Preparo ortod ntico para a realiza o da expans o rápida de maxila assistida cirurgicamente

Orthodontics is a specialty dedicated to correct discrepancies between the bony bases, associated to the correct positioning of the teeth. In some cases, there are limitations that makes impossible to achieve success in adult patients, arising the necessity for an ortho-surgical approach. This is a therapeutic modality that needs a multidisciplinary staff in order to achieve a correct diagnosis, treatment plan and orthodontic preparation. When communication in between the surgeon and the orthodontist occurs adequately, a high degree of success is accomplished, uniting aesthetics, function and stability. The present article displays a protocol on how to prepare the orthodontic device for surgical rapid maxillary expansion, defi ning the types of orthodontic devices, its cementation and anchorage necessaries to facilitate and make the surgical procedure viable.