Maxillary malposition/widening

Maxillary malposition/widening may result from a mal reduced midface fracture affecting the maxillary arch. In many cases there is a comminution of the maxilla, oftentimes resulting in widening of the alveolar arch.

The most frequent clinical sign is malocclusion.

Furthermore the maxilla may be:

• either impacted or elongated resulting in shortening/lengthening of the midface respectively.
• widened.