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British Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 26, No. 3, 179-190, September 1999
© 1999 British Orthodontic Society

Rapid Palatal Expansion in Treatment of Class II Malocclusions

Aldo Giancotti, D.D.S., M.S., Antonella Maselli, D.D.S. and Raffaella di Girolamo, D.D.S.

Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome `Tor Vergata', Ospedale Fatebenefratelli – Osola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi n°34, 00184 Rome, Italy

A technique which combines the use of rapid maxillary expansion and fixed appliance in growing patients, is presented. The treatment in three patients with Class II division 1 malocclusion and different skeletal patterns is described, and relative advantages highlighted.

Key words: Rapid Palatal Expansion, Class II Malocclusion, Transverse Discrepancy






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