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Alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction (Alt-Ramec) — A review

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Review Article

Author Details : Sanjana Shetty*, Shilpa Pharande, Naazia Shaikh

Volume : 3, Issue : 2, Year : 2021

Article Page : 30-33

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jsas.2021.009

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Abstract

Treating Class III malocclusion is a challenge for orthodontists. It is best to treat it at growing stage with Dentofacial Orthopedics. Alt-RAMEC protocol was introduced by Liou in the year 2005. It allows for sutural mobilisation by opening and closing the RME screw for 7-9 weeks. Maxillary protraction after the use of Alt-Ramec protocol is an efficient method for early treatment skeletal Class III malocclusion. The objective of this review is to explain to the clinicians a modified and efficient method for treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion in growing patients.

Keywords: Alt­ Ramec, RME, Facemask

How to cite : Shetty S, Pharande S, Shaikh N, Alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction (Alt-Ramec) — A review. IP J Surg Allied Sci 2021;3(2):30-33

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