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Efficacy of Mini-implant Assisted Maxillary Expansion in Adolescents and Adults

RecruitingNAAges 16 Years - anyAllErasme University Hospital
NCT06449014 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Transverse maxillary deficiency is a common orthodontic issue, affecting around 10% of adults. Late adolescents and adults often require more force to expand the midpalatal suture due to its increased interdigitation. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of MARPE in this demographic and determine the best activation protocol for non-surgical maxillary expansion using mini-screw-supported appliances. Additionally, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of MARPE on nasal permeability and airway volume.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * from the age of 16 onwards * who presented with transverse maxillary discrepancy (unilateral, bilateral, anticipated, or constriction without crossbite). Exclusion Criteria: * history or presence of maxillofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies or syndromes, congenital tooth anomalies, and periodontal disease. * Patients who had previously palatal expansion were excluded also. * Presence of anatomic or pathological obstacle of the palatal mini-screw insertion (impacted tooth, tumor.) * refusal of study participation
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What it tests

  • Mini-implants assisted maxillary expansion
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Where

2 sites
Route de Lennik 900
Anderlecht, Belgium
service dentaire et d'orthodontie de l'hopital université de bruxelles (HUB)
Anderlecht, Belgium
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