scholarly journals The maxillary expansion procedures, the types, and the root resorption analysis methods

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-151
Author(s):  
Refika Topal ◽  
Seher Gündüz Arslan

Transversal constriction of the maxilla is a common problem and may occur due to many reasons.The maxillary expansion procedures can be classified as rapid maxillary expansion (RME), semi-rapid maxillary expansion (SRME), and slow maxillary expansion (SME). In orthodontic treatment prosodure, it has been evaluated that it causes root resorption especially in the support teeth in many apparatus used for orthodontic treatment and in the expansion apparatus used in the treatment of transverse direction of maxilla. In this review, we aimed to evaluate maxiller expansion protocols and the methods of examining resorption in support teeth.   How to cite this article: Topal R, Gündüz Arslan S. The maxillary expansion procedures, the types, and the root resorption analysis methods. Int Dent Res 2019;9(3):145-51.   Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

1987 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. J. Hill

A case of severe resorption of the roots of upper first molars, associated with second molar impaction, is reported. The possible causes of this condition, which occurred as a complication of rapid maxillary expansion and distal movement of the first molars, are discussed.


2016 ◽  
Vol 86 (5) ◽  
pp. 713-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung-Hwan Choi ◽  
Kyung-Keun Shi ◽  
Jung-Yul Cha ◽  
Young-Chel Park ◽  
Kee-Joon Lee

ABSTRACT Objective:  To evaluate the stability of nonsurgical miniscrew-assisted rapid maxillary expansion (MARME) in young adults with a transverse maxillary deficiency. Materials and Methods:  From a total of 69 adult patients who underwent MARME followed by orthodontic treatment with a straight-wire appliance, 20 patients (mean age, 20.9 ± 2.9 years) with follow-up records (mean, 30.2 ± 13.2 months) after debonding were selected. Posteroanterior cephalometric records and dental casts were obtained at the initial examination (T0), immediately after MARME removal (T1), immediately after debonding (T2), and at posttreatment follow-up (T3). Results:  Suture separation was observed in 86.96% of subjects (60/69). An increase in the maxillary width (J-J; 1.92 mm) accounted for 43.34% of the total expansion with regard to the intermolar width (IMW) increase (4.43 mm; P < .001) at T2. The amounts of J-J and IMW posttreatment changes were −0.07 mm (P > .05) and −0.42 mm (P  =  .01), respectively, during retention. The postexpansion change in middle alveolus width increased with age (P < .05). The postexpansion change of interpremolar width (IPMW) was positively correlated with the amount of IPMW expansion (P < .05) but not with IMW. The changes of the clinical crown heights in the maxillary canines, first premolars, and first molars were not significant at each time point. Conclusions:  Nonsurgical MARME can be a clinically acceptable and stable treatment modality for young adults with a transverse maxillary deficiency.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitin Aloufi ◽  
Charles B. Preston ◽  
Khalid H. Zawawi

Objectives. The primary objectives of this retrospective study were first to compare the upper and lower pharyngeal airway spaces between orthodontic patients with and without maxillary constriction and second to evaluate the effect of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on these airway spaces. A secondary objective was to compare the mode of breathing between groups. Materials and Methods. The experimental (RME) group consisted of 30 patients (mean age, years, 16 boys and 14 girls) with maxillary constriction who were treated with hyrax-type RME. The control group comprised the records of age- and gender matched patients (mean age, years, 16 boys and 14 girls) with no maxillary constriction but requiring nonextraction comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Cephalometric measurements in the sagittal dimension of upper and lower airway spaces for the initial and final records were recorded. Mode of breathing and length of treatment were also compared. Results. The sagittal dimension of the upper airway increased significantly in the RME group ( mm) compared to the control group ( mm), . However, there was no significant difference in the lower pharyngeal airway measurement between the RME group () and the control group (), . There was no significant difference with respect to mode of breathing between the two groups (). Conclusion. Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) during orthodontic treatment may have a positive effect on the upper pharyngeal airway, with no significant change on the lower pharyngeal airway.


2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora C Martins ◽  
Bernardo Q Souki ◽  
Paula L Cheib ◽  
Gerluza A.B Silva ◽  
Igor D.G Reis ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective:  To compare external root resorption (ERR) when bands and wires are used as orthodontic anchorage during rapid maxillary expansion (RME). Materials and Methods:  Histologic analysis was performed on 108 sites from 18 maxillary first premolars and on 36 sites from six mandibular first premolars in nine subjects (mean age = 15.2 ± 1.4 years) 3 months after RME. Maxillary teeth were pooled into two groups (n = 54 each) according to the type of orthodontic anchorage (band group [BG] vs wire group [WG]). Anchorage type was randomly chosen in a split-mouth design. Mandibular first premolars, which were not subjected to orthodontic forces, were used as the control group (CG). Results:  All premolars in the BG and WG showed ERR at the level of the cementum and dentin. Repair with cementum cells was observed in all resorption areas, but complete repair was rarely found. No statistically significant difference was found between the BG and WG with regard to the ERR. No association was found between the root height position (middle or cervical third) and the incidence of ERR. Buccal root surfaces showed a higher amount of ERR compared with the palatal and interproximal surfaces. ERR was not found in any teeth in the CG. Conclusion:  All maxillary first premolars subjected to RME showed ERR and partial cementum repair. Banded teeth did not develop more ERR than nonbanded anchorage teeth.


1996 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 445-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takafumi Susami ◽  
Takayuki Kuroda ◽  
Teruo Amagasa

Some adult cleft palate patients show severe maxillary transverse contraction and posterior crossbite. This case report demonstrates successful surgical-orthodontic treatment of such a patient. Surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SA-RME) was completed prior to comprehensive orthodontic treatment. The osteotomy was performed on both the buccal and lingual aspects of the posterior maxillary alveolus. A Hyrax-type maxillary-expansion appliance was used, and the screw (0.2 mm, one quarter turn) was turned two or three times per day. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment was initiated after extraction of the mandibular first premolars and four third molars. The maxillary lateral incisors were also extracted after active orthodontic treatment. The amount of expansion achieved using SA-RME was greater at the posterior than at the anterior maxilla. Midpalatal suture opening occurred. After orthodontic treatment, occlusal stability was satisfactory. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of SA-RME in adult cleft palate patients with severe posterior crossbite.


2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 488-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asli Baysal ◽  
Irfan Karadede ◽  
Seyit Hekimoglu ◽  
Faruk Ucar ◽  
Törün Ozer ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Kelly Regina Micheletti ◽  
Lilian Cristina Vessoni Iwaki ◽  
Maria Gisette Arias Provenzano ◽  
Osmar Aparecido Cuoghi ◽  
Adilson Luiz Ramos

A expansão rápida ou lenta da maxila seguida do uso de aparelhos ortodônticos fixos altera a face e os dentes. Este estudo avaliou as mudanças dentoesqueléticas após a expansão rápida da maxila (ERM) e determinou a estabilidade dessas mudanças em três anos de acompanhamento. Dez crianças com mordida cruzada posterior bilateral foram avaliadas (grupo experimental). Modelos de estudo e telerradiografias laterais foram avaliadas antes da ERM (T0), assim como três meses (T1), um ano (T2) e três anos (T3) após a ERM. As medidas foram comparadas as de um grupo controle compostos de 21 pacientes por meio do teste ANOVA e teste t Student (p > 0.05). As mudanças no plano transversal revelaram uma expansão significante no arco superior três meses após a ERM, que se manteve estável após três anos. A expansão ao nível das cúspides foi similar à do nível gengival. Mas nenhuma diferença significante foi encontrada estre as medidas cefalométricas angulares e lineares ao longo dos períodos T0, T1, T2, e T3 e nem quando se comparou essas medidas as do grupo controle (p > 0.05). Conclui-se que A ERM precoce produz aumentos transversais estáveis no arco superior sem alterar significantemente as relações sagitais e verticais dentoesqueléticas e nem inclinar dentes. 


2009 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oral Sokucu ◽  
H. Huseyin Kosger ◽  
A. Altug Bıcakci ◽  
Hasan Babacan

Abstract Objective: To compare the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) on dentoalveolar structures following orthodontic treatment, as well as stability at 2-year follow-up. Materials and Methods: Two groups of subjects were used in the study. Group 1 consisted of 14 subjects (mean age, 12.7 ± 1.4 years) who were treated with RME, and Group 2 consisted of 13 subjects (mean age, 18.5 ± 2.3 years) who were treated with SARME. In both groups, all cases had a maxillary width deficiency with bilateral crossbites. Maxillary dental casts were available at three different intervals: pretreatment (T1), after orthodontic treatment (T2), and at follow-up recall (T3). Intermolar and interpremolar width, palatal height, and maxillary arch depth and length were assessed from maxillary dental casts. Results: Treatment by RME and SARME produced significant increases in intermolar and interpremolar width and maxillary arch length after expansion (T2) (P < .05). The amount of relapse was not significantly different 2 years after treatment (P > .05). Conclusions: Although age ranges of the patient groups are different, the dentoalveolar responses of RME and SARME were similar after orthodontic treatment. (Angle Orthod. 2009:79; )


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Hyla-Klekot ◽  
Marek Truszel ◽  
Andrzej Paradysz ◽  
Lidia Postek-Stefańska ◽  
Marcin Życzkowski

Background. The etiology of nocturnal enuresis (NE) is multifactorial and has not been fully explained yet. New ways of treatment are constantly being investigated, including the rapid maxillary expansion (RME).Methods. A total of 41 patients diagnosed with NE were divided into two experimental groups: A and B. Group A included 16 children who have been treated with RME. Group B comprised 25 children who have not undertaken orthodontic treatment. Children from both groups have been monitored in monthly intervals, during a 12-month period, towards the intensification of NE. The comparative analysis of both groups has been conducted after 3 years of observation.Results. Statistical analysis has shown a 4.5 times increase of the probability of reduction of NE in the case of the treated group in comparison with the group of children who have not undergone orthodontic treatment. Unfortunately, the chance of obtaining total dryness diminished proportionally to the higher degree of intensification of enuresis at the beginning of the test.Conclusion. RME can constitute an alternative method of NE treatment in children, irrespective of the occurrence of upper jaw narrowing.


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