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.
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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MPSM: mid-palatal suture middle molars
Timeframe: up to 6 months
ANS-ANS
Timeframe: up to 6 months
PNS-PNS
Timeframe: up to 6 months
UID
Timeframe: up to 6 months
ZMA
Timeframe: up to 6 months
LID:
Timeframe: up to 6 months
NCW: nasal cavity width
Timeframe: up to 6 months
MSW: midpalatal suture width
Timeframe: up to 6 months
IMW: intermolar width
Timeframe: up to 6 months
IPW: interpremolar width
Timeframe: up to 6 months
ICW: intercanine width
Timeframe: up to 6 months
PAW: palatal alveolar width
Timeframe: up to 6 months
TI : tooth inclination
Timeframe: up to 6 months