Pterygomaxillary Disjunction and its Influence on the Result of Surgically Assisted Maxillary Expansion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Based on the data analyzed in this systematic review, it could be concluded that pterygomaxillary disjunction is not a mandatory step to achieve satisfactory maxillary expansion. Thus, not performing pterygomaxillary disjunction can prevent complications and reduce surgical time.