Skeletal and Dentoalveolar Effects of Slow Vs Rapid Activation Protocols of Miniscrew-supported Maxillary Expanders in Adolescents: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Overview

Journal Angle Orthod

Specialty Dentistry

Date 2022 Jun 30

PMID 35771652

Authors

Yomna M Yacout

Essam M Abdalla

Nadia M El Harouny

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Abstract

Objectives: To compare between skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of slow and rapid activation of miniscrew-supported expanders.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 patients were randomly allocated to two groups using block randomization and the allocation ratio 1:1. Both groups received maxillary expanders anchored using four miniscrews. Activation protocol was once every other day in the slow expansion (SME) group and twice daily in the rapid expansion (RME) group. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were obtained before expansion and after removal of the expanders. Transverse skeletal and dentoalveolar changes were measured using CBCT.

Results: A total of 12 patients in the SME group (mean age, 14.30 ± 1.37 years) and 12 patients in the RME group (mean age, 15.07 ± 1.59 years) were analyzed. RME showed significantly greater widening of the mid-palatal suture at the level of first molars (mean difference [SME - RME] = -0.61 mm), and a greater increase in right and left molar buccal inclination (mean difference= -3.83° and -2.03°, respectively). Percentage of skeletal expansion relative to the jackscrew opening was not significantly different between the groups. Palatal inflammation was evident following appliance removal. Miniscrew mobility and bending were observed with RME.

Conclusions: Both SME and RME were effective in correcting skeletal transverse maxillary deficiency. However, RME resulted in more buccal tipping of maxillary molars and in miniscrew failures and bending.

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