References
1. A.R. Maw, R. Bauden, Facts affecting resolution of otitis media with effusion inchildren, Clin. Otolaryngol. 19 (1994) 125–130.
2. M. Niemela, M. Uhari, A. Hannuksela, Pacifiers and dental structure as risk factorsfor otitis media, Int. J. Pediatr.Otorhinolaryngol. 29 (1994) 121–127.
3. Milne H. The Heart of Listening: A Visionary Approach to Craniosacral Work. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books;1998:23–32
4. D.J. Timms, The effect of rapid maxillary expansion on nasal resistance, Br. J. Orthod. 13 (1986) 221–228.
5. G.W. Meredith, Airway dentofacial development, Am. J. Rhinol2(1988) 33-41.
6. Y.K. Kemaloglu, N. Goksu, S. Ozbilen, N. Akyildiz, Otitis media with effusion andcraniofacial analysis – II: ‘‘mastoid–middle ear–Eustachian tube system’’ in children with secretory otitis media, Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. 32 (1995) 69–76.
7. Y.K. Kemaloglu, T. Kobayashi, T. Nakajima, Analysis of craniofacial skeleton in cleft children with media effusion, Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. 47 (1999) 57–69.
8. Y.K. Kemaloglu, N. Goksu, A. Koybasioglu, E. Inai, S. Ozbilen, Prognostic value of craniofacial growth and development in children with secretory otitis media, in: M. Tos, J. Thonsen, V. Balle (Eds.), Otitis Media Today. Proceedings of the Third Extraordinary Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media, June 1–5, 1997, Copenhagen, Kugler Publications, The Hague, 1999, pp. 81–91.
9. F. Braun, A contribution of the problem of bronchial asthma and extension of the palatal suture, Trans. Eur. Orthod. Soc. 42 (1966) 361-364
10. T. Laptook, Conductive hearing loss and rapid maxillary expansion: report of a case, Am. J. Orthod. DentofacialOrthop. 80 (1981) 325–331.
11. A.I. Fingeroth, Orthodontic–orthopedics as related to respiration and conductive hearing loss, J. Clin. Pediatr. Dent. 15 (2) (1991) 83–89.
12. Rudolph A 1977. Pediatrics. 16th ed., New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts.
13. Dirks DD, Morgan DE. Auditory function tests. In: Bailey BJ, ed. Head and Neck Surgery—Otolaryngology. Vol 2. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott; 1993:1489–1504.
14. Timms DJ. Some medical aspects of rapid maxillary expansion.Br J Orthod. 1974;1:127–132.
15. Braun F. A contribution of the problem of bronchial asthma and extension of the palatal suture. Rep CongrEurOrthod Soc. 1966;42:361–364.
16. Fingeroth AI. Orthodontic-orthopedics as related to respiration and conductive hearing loss. J ClinPediatr Dent.1991;15:83–89.
17. Bluestone CD. Studies in otitis media: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh-University of Pittsburgh progress report—2004. Laryngoscope. 2004;114(suppl 105):1–26.
18. JamesA.Mcnamara, William L.Brudon Orthodontic and Orthopedic treatment in the mixed dentition.p 131-145
19. Hass AJ Gross reactions to the widening of the maxillary dental arch of the pig by splitting the midpalatal suture. Am.J.Orthod.45:868-869,1959
20. M. Eichenberger, S. Baumgartner The impact of rapid palatal expansion on children’s general health: a literature review European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry vol. 15/1-2014
21. Hass AJ rapid expansion of the maxillary dental arch and nasal cavity by opening the mid palatal suture.Angle orthod31:73-90 1961
22. Starnbach,Bayne,cleall and subtelny . Facio skeletal and dental changes resulting from rapid maxillary expansion. Angle orthod.36.152-164,1966
23. Chaconas,SJ AA caputo Observation of orthopaedic force distribution produced by maxillary orthodontic applainces. Am. j.orthod 82:492-501,1982
24. Gardner and kronmancranioskeletal displacements caused by rapid palatal expansion in the rhesus monkey.Am.J.Orthod.59:146-155,1971
25. Biederman W, Chem B. Rapid correction of Class III malocclusion by midpalatal expansion. Am J Orthod. 1973;63:47–55.
26. Wertz RA. Skeletal and dental changes accompanying rapid midpalatal suture opening. Am J Orthod. 1970;58:41–66.
27. Wertz R, Dreskin M. Midpalatal suture opening: a normative study. Am J Orthod. 1977;71:367–381.
28. Haas AJ. The treatment of maxillary deficiency by opening the midpalatal suture. Angle Orthod. 1965;35:200–217.
29. ZimringJF ,RJisacsson. Forces produced by rapid maxillary expansion.Angle Orthod.35:178-186,1965
30. Sarver D M 1995 Rapid palatal expansion — another perspective . Clinical Impressions 4 : 6 – 9
31. Sarver D M , Johnston M W 1989 Skeletal changes in vertical and anterior displacement of the maxilla with bonded rapid palatal expansion appliances . American Journal of Orthodontics and DentofacialOrthopedics95 : 462 – 466
32. Wertz R.A Skeletal and dental changes accompanying the rapid palatal suture oprning.Am.J.Orthod.58:411-466,1970
33. Braun S, Bottrel JA, Lee KG, Lunazzi JJ, Legan HL. The bio mechanics of rapid maxillary sutural expansion. Am J Orthod.2000;118:257–261.
34. Ceylan I, Oktay H, Demirci M. The effect of rapid maxillary expansion on conductive hearing loss. Angle Orthod 1996;66:301-307.
35. Timms DJ. Rapid maxillary expansion in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis. Angle Orthod 1990;60:229-233;
36. Taspinar F, Ucuncu H, Bishara SE. Rapid maxillary expansion and conductive hearing loss. Angle Orthod 2003;73:669-673.
37. Villano A, Grampi B, Fiorentini R, Gandini P. Correlations between rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and the auditory apparatus. Angle Orthod 2006;76:752-758.
38. Eichenberger, S. Baumgartner The impact of rapid palatal expansion on children’s general health: a literature review European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry vol. 15/1-201467-21
39. Kilic N, Kiki A, Oktay H, Selimoglu E. Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on conductive hearing loss. Angle Orthod 2008;78:409-414.
40. Kelly Regina Micheletti a,, Jaqueline Aparecida de Mello b, Silvia Regina de Almeida Barreto Ramos c, Paula Cabrini Scheibel a, Gilberto Giampa´ Scheibel d, Adilson Luiz Ramos eEffects of rapid maxillary expansion on middle ear function: One-year follow-up International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2012
41. Timms DJ. Rapid maxillary expansion in the treatment of nasal obstruction and respiratory disease. Ear Nose Throat J. 1987;66: 242–247
42. Linder-Aronson S, Aschan G. Nasal resistance to breathing and palatal height before and after expansion of the median palatal suture. Odont Revy. 1963;14:254–270.
43. Bjork.A, Skeiller .V Growth in width of the maxilla studied by the implant method. Scand.plastic reconstruction surgery 1974.8.26-33
44. Hass AJ long term post treatment evaluation of rapid palatal expansion.1980 50.189-217