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

Abstract

Transversal constriction of the maxilla is a common problem and mayoccur due to many reasons. The maxillary expansion procedures can beclassified as rapid maxillary expansion (RME), semi-rapid maxillaryexpansion (SRME), and slow maxillary expansion (SME). In orthodontictreatment procedure, it has been evaluated that it causes root resorptionespecially in the support teeth in many apparatus used for orthodontictreatment and in the expansion apparatus used in the treatment oftransverse direction of maxilla. In this review, we aimed to evaluatemaxiller expansion protocols, and the methods of examining resorptionin support teeth.