The Hıstologıcal Evaluatıon Of The Effect Of Nance Applıance On The Palatal Mucosa
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The Hıstologıcal Evaluatıon Of The Effect Of Nance Applıance On The Palatal Mucosa

Turk J Orthod 1992;5(1):37-40 DOI: 10.13076/1300-3550-5-1-37
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Abstract

Nance appliance is a device utilized to reinforce the anchorage when combined with fixed appliances, exerting a permanent force on the palatal mucosa. In the study, the effects of Nance appliance on palatal mucosa was investigated histologically. After a period of 9 months, in 10 subjects, a parakeratosis and also an infiltration of mononuclear cells presenting a chronic tissue inflammation under the acrylic button.

Keywords: Nance appliance, Palatal mucosa, Histology