CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Mini-screw Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion on Midpalatal Suture in Post-pubertal Patients: a CBCT Study

Egypt14 participantsStarted 2024-05-01

Plain-language summary

a device is going to be placed in the palate to non-growing patients who are diagnosed to have a constricted maxillary arch and require an expansion of the maxillary arch in their treatment plan. the device is composed of two mini screws that will be placed in the palate which are connected to a hyrax with orthodontic bands on first maxillary molars. the activation of the device will be for 3 weeks 2 turns on the day of placement and 1 turn every day for 3 weeks. a CBCT x-ray will be taken before and after expansion to see the effect of MARPE on the mid-palatal suture.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Transverse maxillary deficiency with or without crossbite; who requires maxillary expansion in their treatment plan as described by Tamburino et al.3 * Age after 16. * Presence of first and second upper premolars and first upper molars. * No previous orthodontic treatment. * Good oral hygiene and healthy periodontal tissue. * No significant dentofacial anomalies, any bone defects, or systemic disease. * Not being pregnant. * All patients were signed a written consent after accepting the treatment plan. Exclusion Criteria * Patients under the age of 16 years. * Absence of first and second upper premolars and first upper molars. * Previous orthodontic treatment * Periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene * significant dentofacial anomalies, any bone defects, or systemic disease. * Pregnant * Those who did not consent to participate in this study.

What they're measuring

CBCT analysis : the mid palatal suture opening will be assessed from the axial slice.

Timeframe: 3 weeks in each participant

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07075211

SponsorMansoura University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-01