CompletedNot Applicable

MARPE Effect With/Without MOP in Non-growing Patients

Egypt24 participantsStarted 2022-09-05

Plain-language summary

This study compares the effect of MARPE (mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion) versus MARPE+ MOP (Micro-osteo-perforation) on nasal airway and maxillary transverse deficiency in non-growing patients.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. The age ranges from 20-25 years.
✓. Post pubertal adolescent
✓. Skeletal transverse deficiency with unilateral or bilateral cross-bite
✓. Extraction is not indicated in the lower arch.
✓. Upper permanent dentition is erupted up to the second molars.
✓. Average facial vertical growth pattern.
✓. Space deficiency in the upper arch is less than 8 mm

Exclusion criteria

✕. Diseases and medications those are likely to affect bone biology.
✕. Evidence of root resorption.
✕. Poor oral hygiene.
✕. Previous orthodontic treatment.
✕. Evidence of bone loss.
✕. Active periodontal disease.
✕. Craniofacial congenital anomalies, such as cleft lip and palate.

What they're measuring

Number of days till diastema appearance

Timeframe: about 1 month

Amount of skeletal expansion

Timeframe: about 1 month

Pain experience during activation of expander by visual analogue scale ( VAS)

Timeframe: about 1 months

Skeletal, Dental & Nasal readings

Timeframe: measured before treatment and after 6 month of treatment

Stability of correction of transverse deficiency

Timeframe: about 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06502041

SponsorMansoura University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-03

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