Abstract:Rapid palatal expansion has been associated with significant short and long term unwanted effects such as dentoalveolar tipping and detrimental periodontal effects when carried out in skeletally mature individuals. Mini implant assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) has proven to reduce the undesirable effects seen in tooth supported expanders and allows expansion even in adults. A variety of designs have been suggested with their pros and cons. Biomechanically, it is important that the TADs attachment of th… Show more
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