The role of rapid maxillary expansion in the promotion of oral and general health

JA McNamara, R Lione, L Franchi, F Angelieri… - Progress in …, 2015 - Springer
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is an effective orthopedic procedure that can be used to
address problems concerned with the growth of the midface. This procedure also may …

Volumetric upper airway changes after rapid maxillary expansion: a systematic review and meta-analysis

LM Buck, O Dalci, MA Darendeliler… - European journal of …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Summary Background Although Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME) has been used for over a
century, its effect on upper airways has not yet adequately been assessed in an evidence …

Airway compartments volume and oxygen saturation changes after rapid maxillary expansion: A longitudinal correlation study

R Fastuca, G Perinetti, PA Zecca… - The Angle …, 2015 - meridian.allenpress.com
Objective: To evaluate changes in airway volumes and respiratory performance in patients
undergoing rapid maxillary expansion and determine whether any correlations exist …

Three‐dimensional analyses of short‐and long‐term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on nasal cavity and upper airway: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

X Niu, G Di Carlo, MA Cornelis… - … & craniofacial research, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the three‐dimensional
(3D) changes occurring at short‐and long‐term follow‐up after rapid maxillary expansion …

Cone beam CT evaluation of skeletal and nasomaxillary complex volume changes after rapid maxillary expansion in OSA children

P Pirelli, V Fiaschetti, E Fanucci, A Giancotti… - Sleep Medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective The first objective of this study was to evaluate skeletal changes and changes in
dimensions and volume of the upper airways before and after rapid maxillary expansion …

Immediate impact of rapid maxillary expansion on upper airway dimensions and on the quality of life of mouth breathers

EN Izuka, MFN Feres, SSN Pignatari - Dental press journal of …, 2015 - SciELO Brasil
OBJECTIVE: To assess short-term tomographic changes in the upper airway dimensions
and quality of life of mouth breathers after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). METHODS: A …

Volumetric changes in the upper airways after rapid and slow maxillary expansion in growing patients: A case-control study

V Lanteri, M Farronato, A Ugolini, G Cossellu, F Gaffuri… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
The aim is to evaluate changes in the volume of the upper airways before and after slow
maxillary expansion (SME) obtained with the flexible properties of a nickel titanium leaf …

A prospective CBCT study of upper airway changes after rapid maxillary expansion

J Zeng, X Gao - International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the upper airway changes
after rapid maxillary expansion utilizing CBCT. Methods 16 children (10 male, 6 female) with …

Rapid maxillary expansion and upper airway morphology: a systematic review on the role of cone beam computed tomography

G Di Carlo, M Saccucci, G Ierardo… - BioMed research …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. This study aimed to investigate the quality of cone beam computed tomography
(CBCT) studies evaluating the effects of rapid maxillary expansion on upper airway …

Does rapid maxillary expansion affect nasopharyngeal airway? A prospective Cone Beam Computerised Tomography (CBCT) based study

M Almuzian, X Ju, A Almukhtar, A Ayoub, L Al-Muzian… - the surgeon, 2018 - Elsevier
Background and purpose There is limited literature discussing the three dimnesional (3D)
impact of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on upper airway. The purpose of this prospective …