快速上颌扩大术矫治上牙弓狭窄的进展

An Effective Method of Correcting Maxillary Constriction-Rapid Maxillary Expansion

对快速上颌扩大术（ＲＭＥ）的适应症，矫治原理及方法，ＲＭＥ对上颌复合体的影响，以及矫治后的复发与保持等作一综述。

Rapid maxillary expansion(RME)was reviewed briefly about its indication,mechanism,method,and effect on the maxillary complex,as well as its recurrence and mainte-nance after the operation.