For the general dental practitioner, understanding the principles, clinical applications, and limitations of this treatment is essential to provide comprehensive patient care.
The article “Rapid maxillary expansion: a clinical insight for the general dental practitioner” explores the anatomical basis, biomechanics, and range of appliances used to achieve maxillary expansion.
It also highlights the clinical indications, potential side effects, and the importance of timing in relation to skeletal maturity.
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With this knowledge, general practitioners can better identify suitable cases, improve interdisciplinary communication, and support patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
This clinical insight offers a practical framework for incorporating awareness of RME into everyday practice, ensuring that patients with skeletal discrepancies receive timely and effective referral and management.
👉 We invite dentists worldwide to Read the full article in PDF for a deeper understanding of this important orthodontic procedure.
