Three-dimensional evaluation of upper airway following rapid maxillary expansion A CBCT study

EL H., Palomo J. M.

ANGLE ORTHODONTIST, vol.84, no.2, pp.265-273, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 84 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.2319/012313-71.1
  • Journal Name: ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.265-273
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate, by using cone beam computed tomography, the skeletal, dental, oropharyngeal (OP) airway volume, and nasal passage (NP) volume changes that occur after rapid maxillary expansion (RME).