Evaluation of The Treatment Outcome of Cleft Palate Patients Treated with Differential Opening Expander with Alt-RAMEC Protocol and Facemask : (a cohort clinical study )
Abstract:Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the expander with differential opening (EDO) with alternate rapid maxillary expansion and contraction (Alt-RAMEC), and Facemask Protraction in patients with cleft lip and palate using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) records.
Material and methods: Eight cleft lip and palate patients, ages 8 to12 years, were selected. All patients had maxillary permanent first molars and displayed a constricted maxillary arch, Primary lip adhesion and … Show more
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