Rapid maxillary expansion appliance in correction of unilateral skeletal crossbite in an adult female patient: A case review

Abstract

The case was treated with bonded rapid palatal appliance successfully in adult female from Nepal. The occlusion and her smile have improved satisfactorily. The other associated sign and symptoms such as recurrent rhinitis and breathing problem also improves after this treatment. Few clinical problems that arose during the treatment were successfully addressed as well. At the end of the treatment, patient was very happy and satisfied. Though her age was not in favour of application of RME treatment, but careful examination of diagnostic aids helped us in arriving at correct treatment planning and her treatment with RME.