Comparison of Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Alternate Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Constriction Protocols with Face Mask Therapy [PDF]
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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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+5 more
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Comparison of the effects of rapid maxillary expansion and surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion in the sagittal, vertical and transverse planes [PDF]
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and surgically assisted RME (SARME) in the sagittal, vertical, and transverse planes.
Alkis, Hüseyin+3 more
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Photographic assessment of nasal morphology following rapid maxillary expansion in children [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to use facial analysis to determine the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on nasal morphology in children in the stages of primary and mixed dentition, with posterior cross-bite.
AYUB, Priscila Vaz+4 more
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Does rapid maxillary expansion induce adverse effects in growing subjects? [PDF]
To assess the scientific evidence that rapid maxillary expansion (RME) causes Adverse Effects on the midpalatal suture, vertical dimension, dental and periodontal structures in growing subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Electronic databases were searched
Cozza, P, Franchi, L, Lione, R
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Transverse Expansion and Stability after Segmental Le Fort I Osteotomy versus Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion: a Systematic Review [PDF]
Objectives: The objective of the present systematic review was to test the hypothesis of no difference in transverse skeletal and dental arch expansion and relapse after segmental Le Fort I osteotomy versus surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion.
Thomas Starch-Jensen+1 more
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Changes in nasal air flow and school grades after rapid maxillary expansion in oral breathing children [PDF]
Objective: To analyse the changes in nasal air flow and school grades after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in oral breathing children with maxillary constriction.
Alarcón, Jose Antonio, Torre, Hilda
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Longitudinal effects of rapid maxillary expansion on masticatory muscles activity [PDF]
To investigate the modifications induced by rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on the electromyographic (EMG) activities of the anterior temporal and superficial masseter muscles, in patients without pre-treatment EMG alterations.
Chimenti, Claudio+4 more
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Pain during Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Systematic Review [PDF]
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+4 more
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Effect of rapid maxillary expansion on masticatory and swallowing functions in children with posterior crossbite [PDF]
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+5 more
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