title: Removable rapid maxillary expansion.
abstract: A novel removable rapid maxillary expansion appliance is described for use in routine clinical practice. The laboratory construction and clinical technique is described, and the advantages of the appliance over conventional rapid expansion devices are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Cardiff University, UK. popath@cardiff.ac.uk
authors.forename: Hashmat
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Popat
authors.forename: Colin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gravenor
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Knox
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Eckhardt
authors.forename: Sheelagh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*