Effectiveness of adjunctive interventions in patients undergoing rapid maxillary expansion: An umbrella review

Ahmad Marwan Alhamwi, Ahmad S Burhan, Fehmieh R Nawaya, Department of Orthodontics, University of Damascus Dental School, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Syrian Private University

Journal of International Medical Research

Published online on May 15, 2026

Abstract

Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 54, Issue 5, May 2026.
BackgroundRapid maxillary expansion is widely used to correct transverse maxillary deficiency; however, its biological limitations have led to the use of adjunctive interventions, with inconsistent evidence regarding their effectiveness.ObjectiveThis ...