Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on temporomandibular joints: A systematic review.

CONCLUSIONS: RME in growing patients is able, in the short term, to modify the condyle-fossa relationship but does not change the position or shape of the articular disc. The intercondylar symmetric relationship is maintained or improved. Although the NHLBI score shows low to moderate risk of bias, the clinical relevance of these review findings is limited by Cochrane and Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation scores.
PMID: 32039632 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - February 9, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Torres D, Lopes J, Magno MB, Cople Maia L, Normando D, Leão PB Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research