Fig. 7From: Comparison and evaluation of stresses generated by rapid maxillary expansion and the implant-supported rapid maxillary expansion on the craniofacial structures using finite element method of stress analysisvon Mises stresses at different sutures for A RME. B Implant-supported RME. IA, IB Midpalatal suture. IIA, IIB Naso-maxillary suture. IIIA, IIIB Zygomatico-maxillary suture. IVA, IVB Pterygo-maxillary sutureBack to article page