A Comprehensive Literature Review On Alternative Rapid Maxillary Expansion & Constriction Vs Conventional Rapid Maxillary Expansion Protocol In Protraction Facemask Therapy

Author(s)	Alakananda Chowdhury, Vivek Agarwal, Ravindra D. Rekhade, Somesh Mandal
Country	India
Abstract	The aim of this review article is to highlight the increasing popularity of Alt-RAMEC or Alternative Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Constriction procedure. It is a protocol used to correct the transverse maxillary discrepancy. In conjunction with facemask therapy, it can be used to correct the sagittal maxillary discrepancy in Class III malocclusion with a retrusive maxilla. Alt-RAMEC procedure was introduced by Liou in 2005 with the conclusion that the maxilla can be protracted more effectively through a repetitive weekly protocol of alternate expansion and constriction than with a single course of rapid maxillary expansion (RME). The article highlights the comparison of Alt-RAMEC maxillary expansion protocol with conventional RME protocol. This review will discuss the studies which include successful treatments by applying this protocol and differences with other methods.
Keywords	Alt-RAMEC, Maxillary Expansion, Alternate Expansion and Constriction
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On	2024-11-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.30689
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g8rd2d

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