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Comparison of Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Alternate Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Constriction Protocols with Face Mask Therapy [PDF]

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2023
Objective: This study compared dentoskeletal and soft tissue changes with face mask (FM) therapy. Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction (Alt-RAMEC) protocols were used with the two different types of ...
Göksu Emek Kayafoğlu, Elçin Esenlik
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Evaluation of Displacement with Rapid Maxillary Expansion, Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion, and Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Combined with Micro-Osteoperforations: A Comparative Finite Element Analysis

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background and Objectives: Maxillary expansion is one of the most commonly advocated treatment approaches for the management of the maxillary deficiency in the transverse plane and is possible because of the presence of mid-palatal suture.
Swaroopa R. Ponnada, Snigdha Pattanaik, Gandikota Chandrasekhar, Smruti B. Nanda, Sharmila Kantheti, Kavya Voma   +5 more
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Rapid maxillary expansion effects on masticatory muscle activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Journal of Orthodontic Science
This systematic review aims to assess the impact of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on masticatory muscle activity through electromyographic analysis. A systematic review was conducted according to the Cochrane Collaboration guide.
Gabriela Leite Pedroso, Nicole Ranzani Bernal, Kelly Galisteu Luiz, Caio Luiz Bitencourt Reis, Mariah Carboni Mendes, Matheus Urias Cruz Santos, Sergio Roberto de Oliveira Caetano, Mirian Aiko Nakane Matsumoto, Bruno Boaventura Vieira, Thaísa Maria Vellasco Queiroz Pimenta, Maria Bernadete Sasso Stuani   +10 more
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Transverse Maxillary Correction: Leaf Expander vs. Rapid Maxillary Expansion Appliances—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

Children
Background/Objectives: Transverse maxillary deficiency in growing patients can be treated using rapid maxillary expansion (RME) or slow maxillary expansion (SME) with spring-based appliances, such as the Leaf Expander (LE), but their comparative ...
Elena Caramaschi, Alessio Verdecchia, Maurizio Ledda, Claudia Dettori, Teresa Cobo, Alin Marian Iacob, Enrico Spinas   +6 more
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Pain during Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Children, 2023
Aim: The aim of the present systematic review is to evaluate the pain perceived by patients during rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in relation to factors such as demographic characteristics, appliance type, activation protocol, and the eventual use of ...
Martina Barone, Alberto De Stefani, Filippo Cavallari, Antonio Gracco, Giovanni Bruno   +4 more
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Effect of rapid maxillary expansion on masticatory and swallowing functions in children with posterior crossbite [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2023
Objective: Investigate the influence of posterior crossbite on masticatory and swallowing functions by videofluoroscopy examination and to analyze the effects of Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME) on the same functions.
Tais H. Grechi, Carla E. Itikawa, Fernanda W.M. Gallarreta, Wilma T. Anselmo-Lima, Fabiana C.P. Valera, Luciana V.V. Trawitzki   +5 more
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Severe Maxillary Protrusion Treated with Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion. [PDF]

J Clin Med
In this case, surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) was successfully adopted to treat a skeletal maxillary protrusion with large overjet and severe crowding. The female patient, aged 25 years and 11 months, was diagnosed with skeletal maxillary protrusion with severe crowding and excessive overjet associated with labially inclined ...
Okuhashi S, Kobayashi M, Tanaka E.
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Rapid maxillary expander vs planas expansion plates

Annali di Stomatologia
One of the most frequent issues in orthodontics is the contraction of the maxilla, sometimes associated with unilateral or bilateral cross-bite. Correcting the transverse diameters of the maxillary arch can be achieved through various devices, both ...
Francesco Pachì, Salvatore Maniscalco, Paola Pirelli, Anastasia Romano, Aldo Giancotti   +4 more
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TREATMENT MODALITIES OF SKELETAL MAXILLARY DEFICIENCY: A REVIEW [PDF]

Romanian Journal of Stomatology, 2018
Maxillary constriction can be skeletal, dental or a combination of both. The expansion of the midpalatal suture is used to treat maxillary width deficiencies; it is performed through rapid maxillary expansion, used in children and adolescents and ...
Dana Festila, Magdalena Enache, Mircea Ghergie   +2 more
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Surgically-assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME): indications, planning and treatment of severe maxillary deficiency in an adult patient

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2020
Introduction: Maxillary deficiency, also called transverse deficiency of the maxilla, may be associated with posterior crossbite, as well as with other functional changes, particularly respiratory.
Lívia Loriato, Carlos Eduardo Ferreira
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