Rapid maxillary expansion for interceptive orthodontic treatment of palatally displaced canine: A systematic review

Authors

  • A De Stefani University of Padua, Padua
  • G Bruno University of Padua, Padua
  • S Visentin University of Padua, Padua
  • P Lucchi University of Padua, Padua
  • A Gracco University of Padua, Padua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2021.22.02.10

Keywords:

Impacted canine, Palatal expansion, RPE, Interceptive treatment

Abstract

AIM: The present systematic review aims to summarise the relevant randomised clinical trials and estimate the efficacy of interceptive orthodontic intervention, in particular if an interceptive treatment with rapid maxillary expansion could be successful in managing of palatally displaced canines (PDCs). METHODS: A search strategy was developed on electronic databases including Medline, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane Collaboration Trial from 1925 to 2019. Two reviewers independently reviewed the sources deciding for a full reading according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Methodological quality criteria were applied to the selected articles.