Oropharyngeal airway changes after rapid maxillary expansion assisted by laser : A cephalometric study

Authors

Rahaf SAFFAF
Rabab EL-SABBAGH

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the changes in the oropharyngeal airway depth, the hyoid bone, the tongue position and the head posture following rapid maxillary expansion assisted by laser in adult patients without any signs or symptoms of respira- tory disturbances.Adult subjects aged 16–24 years with maxillary constrictions and bilateral buccal crossbites were included in the treatment group (n

Recommended Citation

SAFFAF, Rahaf and EL-SABBAGH, Rabab (2016) "Oropharyngeal airway changes after rapid maxillary expansion assisted by laser : A cephalometric study," International Arab Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 7: Iss. 3, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/iajd/vol7/iss3/3