Speaker: Dr. Sercan Akyalcin

Abstract: With increasing skeletal maturity and resistance from anatomic structures, heavy interdigitation of the intermaxillary suture makes rapid palatal expansion (RPE) unfeasible when using conventional appliances. Therefore, mini screw supported RME appliances were originally developed for patients whom conventional RME may not be indicated. The rationale is to provide a safer separation for the intermaxillary suture without any significant side effects. However, intermaxillary suture separation may not readily occur in every patient that a mini screw supported RME appliance is used. This lecture aims to present how mini screw supported expansion may and may not work for your practice setting with case demonstrations.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the differences between conventional and mini screw supported RME.
2. Design and utilize mini screw supported expansion appliances based on right indication.
3. Analyze what outcomes could reasonably be expected after RME based on age, function, and proper diagnosis.

Tuition: $59/1.5 ADA CERP credit hours
Course Prerequisites: None required 
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date. 

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ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine designated this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.