DOLDO T.

Purpose: To understand whether two different designs of Haas-type rapid maxillary expander (H‑RME) might have a different influence on canine eruption. Patients and methods: In all, 108 subjects seeking orthodontic treatment were selected and divided into two groups—H‑RME with bands on the upper second deciduous molars (GrE), H‑RME with bands...

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate through nasal fiber optic endoscopy and rhinomanometry the patency of upper nasal airways in patients treated with rapid palatal expansion Study design: 30 patients (12 males and 18 females) aged 7-11 years with transverse maxillary constriction underwent rhinomanometric and fiberoptic...