Tooth-Borne Versus Tooth-Bone-Borne Rapid Maxillary Expanders: A Stereophotogrammetric Evaluation of Soft Tissues
Sponsored by Gökçenur Gökçe
About this trial
Last updated 5 years ago
Study ID
2017-GAP-DİŞF-0003
Status
Completed
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
12 to 14 Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Ended 9 years ago
What is this trial about?
The force exerted by the rapid maxillary expansion (RME) appliances provides expansion of the transverse dimension by splitting of the midpalatal suture. This expansion results in three-dimensional (3D) changes in maxillary position which also effects circummaxillary surrounding structures. The aim of this randomized clinical trial (RCT) was to evaluate the effects of tooth-borne and tooth-bone-borne rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on soft tissue with stereophotogrammetry.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
1. No previous tonsillar, nasal or adenoid surgery and orthodontic treatment,
2. Bilateral crossbite and need for RME,
3. Maxillary and mandibular permanent teeth fully erupted,
4. Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
1. the presence of adenotonsillectomy due to tonsillar hypertrophy or adenoidal hypertrophy
2. Having nasal/nasopharyngeal /oropharyngeal pathologies, craniofacial syndromes, systemic disease, poor oral hygiene,
3. History of previous orthodontic treatment.