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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Rapid maxillary expansion effects on masticatory muscle activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
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 +10 more
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Transverse Maxillary Correction: Leaf Expander vs. Rapid Maxillary Expansion Appliances—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
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 +6 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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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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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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Effect of rapid maxillary expansion on intracranial pressure. [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of rapid maxillary expansion on the optic nerve sheath diameter and to examine its possible effects on intracranial pressure.20 patients with bilateral crossbite were selected. Hyrax Expander was applied and activated twice daily until the overcorrection was achieved.
Hezenci Y, Bulut M, Demirel O.
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TREATMENT MODALITIES OF SKELETAL MAXILLARY DEFICIENCY: A REVIEW [PDF]
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 +2 more
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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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Objectives: To perform a comprehensive review of the literature to compare the effects of slow maxillary expansion (SME) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on maxillary arch width in patients with bilateral cleft palate.
Omar H. Alkadhi +5 more
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