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Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Appliance


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1 Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, NH – 47, Sankari Main Road, Ariyanoor, Salem – 636308, Tamil Nadu, India
 

The purpose of this article is to know more about the rapid maxillary expander. It produces significant changes in the maxillary arch. RME has fundamental effect on the dentofacial structures which results in major change occurring in the basal structures of the maxilla. The concept of maxillary expansion has also been extended to the nasal cavity. Early orthodontic treatment with RME is able to reduce the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. This technique is more suited for younger patients and faster duration of action.

Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Rapid Maxillary Expander.
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Authors

S. Pavithra
Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, NH – 47, Sankari Main Road, Ariyanoor, Salem – 636308, Tamil Nadu, India
M. Rama Sri
Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, NH – 47, Sankari Main Road, Ariyanoor, Salem – 636308, Tamil Nadu, India
E. Revathi
Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, NH – 47, Sankari Main Road, Ariyanoor, Salem – 636308, Tamil Nadu, India
J. Aruna
Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, NH – 47, Sankari Main Road, Ariyanoor, Salem – 636308, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract


The purpose of this article is to know more about the rapid maxillary expander. It produces significant changes in the maxillary arch. RME has fundamental effect on the dentofacial structures which results in major change occurring in the basal structures of the maxilla. The concept of maxillary expansion has also been extended to the nasal cavity. Early orthodontic treatment with RME is able to reduce the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. This technique is more suited for younger patients and faster duration of action.

Keywords


Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Rapid Maxillary Expander.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18311/jade%2F2017%2F166037