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Roqaya Alrumaih1, Ali Alterki1, Mohammad Qali2
1Ministry of Health, Kuwait City 13001, Kuwait.
Abstract:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by partial or complete blockage of the upper airway during sleep, leading to disrupted airflow and fragmented sleep. Maxillary expansion has emerged as a promising treatment option, as widening the maxilla can increase nasal airway volume and improve airflow. The treatment options for maxillary expansion include rapid maxillary expansion (RME) for pediatric patients, mini-screw-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) for adolescents and adults, surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) for skeletally mature individuals, and distraction osteogenesis maxillary expansion (DOME) for adults with severe maxillary constriction and nasal obstruction. This comprehensive review explores the role of maxillary expansion in the management of OSA, examining its clinical applications and potential effectiveness as a therapeutic intervention.
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