title: [Experimental study and clinical evaluation of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) with a fixed orthodontic appliance].
abstract: The purpose of this study was to observe the histologic changes of midpalatal suture, periodontal and pulp tissues after RME. The results of this study showed that RME is a rapid, effective and safe treatment method in certain indications.
authors.affiliation: Stomatological Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xian.
authors.forename: Q Y
authors.initials: QY
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003724:Dental Arch; D006801:Humans; D008253:Macaca mulatta; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique