Rapıd Maxıllary Expansıon In Two Borderlıne Cases

Abstract

Rapid maxillary expansion and non-extraction therapy may be an alternative treatment approach for some borderline cases presenting unilateral or bilateral posterior cross-bite, a good profile balance with accompanying maxillary arch length discrepancy and minimal mandibular crowding. This article is a presentation of two cases treated with this treatment concept.

Keywords

• rapid maxillary expansion
• non-extraction therapy
• borderline