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Rapid maxillary expansion in children, an update

International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences · 2022 · Vol. 8(2) · pp. 32–35

Abstract

Introduction: Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) increases oxygen saturation in children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in the short and long term. Objective: To analyze the current literature about rapid maxillary expansion, its effects on anatomical structures, midpalatal suture opening (MPS) and obstructive sleep apnea. Methodology: Articles published at MEDLINE/PubMed and Science Direct were analyzed, with an emphasis on the last 5 years. Articles were evaluated with the PRISMA and AMSTAR guidelines. The search was carried out using the words

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Cleft Lip and Palate ResearchObstructive sleep apneaMedicineDentistryMEDLINEOrthodonticsAnesthesiaBiology

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AMSTAR 2: a critical appraisal tool for systematic reviews that include randomised or non-randomised studies of healthcare interventions, or both

BMJ · 2017 · 9,993 citations

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