Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME): An Otolaryngologic Perspective
Background. To evaluate the possible effects of Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME), such as nasal breathing problems, middle ear function, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in the otolaryngology field.
Cerritelli Luca +2 more
exaly +6 more sources
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 on the Adolescent Patient: Systematic Review and Case Report
Aim: In the literature, many studies and articles are investigating new devices and approaches to achieve rapid palate expansion through the opening of the palatal suture, and evaluating the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects.
Ioana Roxana Bordea +2 more
exaly +2 more sources
Maxillary Bone Fracture Due to a Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Case Report. [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) has been increasingly used as a nonsurgical alternative for maxillary expansion in adults. However, reports of complications remain limited.
Hanai U, Muramatsu H, Akamatsu T.
europepmc +2 more sources
Objective: The present prospective clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of rapid maxillary expansion on the airway, correlating airway volumes obtained on multi-slice computed tomography and polysomnography assessment of oxygen saturation and ...
Rita Catia Brás Bariani +6 more
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The Role of Rapid Maxillary Expansion in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Monitoring Respiratory Parameters-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing condition that involves the presence of episodic disruptions to the sleeping pattern due to partial or complete airway obstruction.
Hariharan A +2 more
europepmc +2 more sources
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
doaj +2 more sources
Facial soft tissue esthetics is a priority in orthodontic treatment, and emerging of the digital technologies can offer new methods to help the orthodontist toward an esthetic outcome. This prospective study aimed to assess the soft tissue changes of the
József Piffkó +2 more
exaly +2 more sources
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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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
doaj +2 more sources

