Original Research

Expansion Appliances to Correct Malocclusion: A Case Series

Year: 2024
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Pages: 43–50

Authors

Jome¹, Aparna², Priya³, Sahana⁴

Author Affiliations

¹ PG Student, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Krishnadevaraya Dental College, Karnataka, India
² PG Student, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Krishnadevaraya Dental College, Karnataka, India
³ Professor & HOD, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Krishnadevaraya Dental College, Karnataka, India
⁴ PG Student, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Krishnadevaraya Dental College, Karnataka, India

Corresponding Author

Dr. Jome Joju
PG Student
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Krishnadevaraya Dental College, Karnataka, India
Email: jomujoju777@gmail.com

Abstract

This case series evaluates the application of slow and rapid maxillary expansion appliances in treating malocclusion in pediatric patients. The cases include patients presenting with Class I malocclusion with bimaxillary protrusion and Class III malocclusion associated with cleft lip and palate. Both removable and fixed expansion appliances were used to correct skeletal and dental discrepancies. The findings demonstrate that expansion appliances can effectively improve occlusal relationships and dental alignment when applied during the mixed dentition stage. 

Keywords

Expansion appliance, Malocclusion, Rapid maxillary expansion

How to Cite This Article

Jome et al, Expansion appliances to correct malocclusion: A Case Series. Int J Pedo Rehab 2024; 9(2):43-50. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjpedorehab.v9i2.1040