Dr. Abdeen Shaker
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Early expansion creating space for an upper canine

Early Orthodontics

Initial presentation showing maxillary constriction, a marked midline deviation, functional mandibular shift, and complete lack of space for eruption of the upper right canine.
Initial presentation showing maxillary constriction, a marked midline deviation, functional mandibular shift, and complete lack of space for eruption of the upper right canine.
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) was initiated to correct the transverse maxillary constriction.
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) was initiated to correct the transverse maxillary constriction.
The space gained through expansion was utilized to create adequate space for the upper right canine, with significant improvement of the midline.
The space gained through expansion was utilized to create adequate space for the upper right canine, with significant improvement of the midline.
After five months of treatment, the mandibular shift and midline deviation were corrected, with adequate space created to allow spontaneous eruption of the upper right canine.
After five months of treatment, the mandibular shift and midline deviation were corrected, with adequate space created to allow spontaneous eruption of the upper right canine.
Diagnosis
Maxillary constriction, marked midline deviation, functional mandibular shift, and no space for eruption of the upper right canine
Appliance
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME), then a fixed appliance
Duration
5 months

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