n. 1  The act or process of dividing. 2  Cell division. 3  The operation of determining how many times one quantity is contained in another; the inverse of multiplication.
Research is looking at implant reconstruction with a tissue expander using a dermal matrix product to cover the implant compared to using skin and muscle to cover the implant. The dermal matrix essentially forms a âslingâ that helps form a pocket and support the lower portion of the implant, holding it in position.
Since we are separating a mid palatal suture, it is better to do this procedure at a younger age before the palatal suture becomes fused. With adults, the maxilla can be expanded by using an RPE and having surgery performed by an oral surgeon. This procedure is called Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander (SARPE). During the surgery the palatal suture is opened with side releasing incisions and all the expansion is completed at one time.