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Efficacy of Mini-implant Assisted Maxillary Expansion in Adolescents and Adults
Led by Erasme University Hospital · Updated on 2025-08-11
60
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
152 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Efficacy of Mini-implant Assisted Maxillary Expansion in Adolescents and Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 16 years or older
- Presence of transverse maxillary discrepancy (unilateral, bilateral, anticipated, or constriction without crossbite)
You will not qualify if you...
- History or presence of maxillofacial surgery
- Cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies or syndromes
- Congenital tooth anomalies
- Periodontal disease
- Previous palatal expansion treatment
- Anatomical or pathological obstacles to palatal mini-screw insertion (e.g., impacted tooth, tumor)
- Refusal to participate in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Route de Lennik 900
Anderlecht, Brussels Capital, Belgium, 1070
Not Yet Recruiting
2
service dentaire et d'orthodontie de l'hopital université de bruxelles (HUB)
Anderlecht, Brussels Capital, Belgium, 1070
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
arnel NANA, Dr
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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