Fig. 3From: Mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) effects on adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and quality of life: a multi-center prospective controlled trialA 24-year old male patient with a maxillary transverse deficiency, a posterior cross-bite and OSA (AHI 19.7); B The malocclusion after 8.5 mm of palatal expansion (AHI 4.8); C just after the brackets debonding and restorative composites; D 2-years retention controlBack to article page