A Review on Rapid Maxillary Expansion

Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is an orthopedic procedure that utilizes optimum forces to correct transverse maxillary arch discrepancies. There has been various designs of Rapid Maxillary Expanders that has evolved over time and their usage in various clinical conditions.It has been used not only to correct maxillary constriction but also to create additional space in the dental arches to relieve crowding. The review on the RME renders various evidence-based facts about types, designs and uses of RME appliances and promotes the better understanding of their biomechanical effects and their clinical implications among the orthodontic fraternity.