Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

V. Thailavathy ¹, Niha Naveed ¹, Kannan Sabapathy ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, IN

Abstract

The nose being the centre of the face and one of the most striking facial features influences the aesthetic outcome of orthodontic therapy. This topic has not received as much emphasis as it should. The nose plays an important role in every aspect of orthodontic therapy such as the diagnosis, treatment planning and post treatment prognosis. Most of the patients treated orthodontically are growing patients. Many a times, both the orthodontist and patient may be satisfied with the facial appearance at the end of orthodontic treatment. But as the growth of the nose continues till about the age of 16, the facial appearance may change.

Keywords

Facial Esthetics, Nose, Orthodontics, Growth, Rhinoplasty.

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S. Vaibava Keerthana ¹, Kishore Kumar ¹, V. Thailavathy ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is an orthopedic procedure that utilizes optimum forces to correct transverse maxillary arch discrepancies. There has been various designs of Rapid Maxillary Expanders that has evolved over time and their usage in various clinical conditions.It has been used not only to correct maxillary constriction but also to create additional space in the dental arches to relieve crowding. The review on the RME renders various evidence-based facts about types, designs and uses of RME appliances and promotes the better understanding of their biomechanical effects and their clinical implications among the orthodontic fraternity.

Keywords

Rapid Maxillary Expansion, Mid Palatine Suture, Circummaxillary Suture.

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