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ISSN (Print) 1013-9052
EISSN 1658-3558
The Saudi Dental Journal,
P.O. Box 52500,
Riyadh 11563,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Rapid maxillary expansion: Review of literature
Riyyad Al-Battikki, BDS, MDSc*
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) can be used to correct unilateral or bilateral posterior cross-bites and it occurs when the forces applied by the teeth and the maxillary alveolar process exceeds the limit needed for orthodontic tooth movement and the applied pressure acts as an orthopedic force that opens the midpalatal suture. The purpose of this article is to review the literature concerning the etiology of posterior cross bites, early treatment of maxillary constriction and its effect on the developing dentition, skeletal changes produced by rapid maxillary expansion, controversy over its effect on respiratory problems, its surgical assistance in adults and the types of expansion appliances and their management.
Saudi Dental Journal 2001;13(3):161-167.
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