Abstract
This study was designed to (1) demonstrate the dimensional changes resulting from opening the suture, (2) test the stability of the repaired suture two months following the removal of the retentive appliance, and (3) demonstrate new bone growth in the opened suture by the use of Tetracycline staining. The animal chosen was the Macaca mulatta monkey.
Intact skulls, sectioned skulls and dental casts were measured following the experiment. The skulls were mounted in clear plastic and sectioned antero-posteriorly for the purposes of study and measurements. The following changes were noted as a result of this experiment:
- The floor of the nose was widened and lowered.
- The buccal teeth were carried outward and slightly upward.
- There was a broadening of the external nasal area giving a pug nose effect.
- A pathologic crossbite of the upper buccal teeth resulted from the widening of the maxillary bones.
- A large area of new bone filled into the separated suture which fluoresced under ultra-violet light.
- The new bone was considered stable.
Because of the many changes resulting from the treatment, it is imperative the operator be aware of the impact this treatment can exert upon the facial morphology.
LLU Discipline
Orthodontics
Department
Dentistry
School
Graduate School
First Advisor
Howard W. Conley
Second Advisor
Edwin H. Collins
Third Advisor
Roland D. Walters
Fourth Advisor
Elmer E. Kelln
Fifth Advisor
Charles T. Smith
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Level
M.S.
Year Degree Awarded
1968
Date (Title Page)
6-1968
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Palate
Type
Thesis
Page Count
vii; 92
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Hoffer, Frederick L. Jr., "Forced Separation and Consequent Stability of the Midpalatal Suture of the Macaca Mulatta Monkey" (1968). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 2241.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/2241
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives