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Wang J, Bukhari A, Tai SK, Zou B. Dimensional changes in the palate associated with Invisalign First System: a pilot study. Angle Orthod 2023; 93:524-530. [PMID: 37052464 PMCID: PMC10575645 DOI: 10.2319/110422-755.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare palatal dimensions and molar inclinations after Invisalign First System (IFS) to those in patients treated with slow maxillary expansion (SME) and normal controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-three mixed dentition patients treated with IFS were gender- and dental age-matched to another two groups: Haas-type SME and control group. The intercanine width (ICW), intermolar width (IMW), palatal surface area (SA), volume (V), and first molar buccolingual inclinations (MI) were measured before (T1) and after (T2) treatment. Analysis of variance was used to compare the differences among the three groups. RESULTS The ICW increased significantly by 3.10 mm after IFS, 4.77 mm with SME, and 0.54 mm in controls; the difference among the groups was statistically significant (P < .001). The IMW increased by 1.95 mm in IFS, 4.76 mm in SME, and 0.54 mm in controls, with significant intra- and intergroup differences. Palatal SA and volume increased by 43.50 mm2 and 294.85 mm3 in the IFS group, which differed significantly from SME, but was similar to controls. The right and left MI increased 0.24° and 0.08° buccally, respectively, in the IFS group, which was comparable to controls, while significantly increased buccal MI was observed in the SME group. CONCLUSIONS IFS expands the upper arch with increased ICW and IMW compared to controls, but the expansion amount is smaller than SME. Unlike SME, IFS has no effects on palatal dimensions and molar inclinations.
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- Corresponding author: Dr Bingshuang Zou, Associate Professor, Department of Oral Health Science, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia 2199 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada (e-mail: )
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Abate A, Ugolini A, Maspero C, Silvestrini-Biavati F, Caprioglio A, Lanteri V. Comparison of the skeletal, dentoalveolar, and periodontal changes after Ni-Ti leaf spring expander and rapid maxillary expansion: a three-dimensional CBCT based evaluation. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:5249-5262. [PMID: 37466717 PMCID: PMC10492880 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05144-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was twofold:(1) three-dimensionally evaluate the quantitative skeletal and dentoalveolar changes after Ni-Ti leaf spring expander (leaf expander) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in mixed dentition patients;(2) analyze the modifications of the buccal alveolar bone plate of the maxillary first permanent molars. METHODS Patients who underwent CBCT scans before and after maxillary expansion were randomly selected from the records archived at the Department of Biomedical Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Italy. Inclusion criteria were the following: no systemic disease or syndromes; maxillary transverse deficiencies (difference between the upper intermolar width and the lower intermolar width of at least 3 mm and/or clinical need based on radiographic evaluation), early mixed dentition with ages between 7 to 10 years old; cervical vertebra maturation stage (CVMS) 1 or 2; no pathologic periodontal status; skeletal class I or II; maxillary expander cemented on the upper second deciduous molars. Exclusion criteria were the following: patients with pubertal or post-pubertal stage of development (CVMS 3-6); late deciduous or late mixed dentition, impossibility to use the second primary molar as anchorage; skeletal class III malocclusion; craniofacial syndromes; patients unable to be followed during the treatment period. Twenty-three patients treated with Leaf Expander, 11 males (mean age 7.8 ± 0.6 years) and 12 females (mean age 8.1 ± 0.8 years), met the inclusion criteria and constituted the case group. Twenty-four (control group) treated with conventional RME, 12 males (mean age 8.4 ± 0.9 years) and 12 females (mean age 8.1 ± 0.7 years). The paired-sample T test was used for intra-group comparison to evaluate the difference between before (T1) and after (T2) maxillary expansion. Independent sample t-test was computed to perform between groups comparison of the skeletal, dentoalveolar, and periodontal changes. RESULTS The Leaf Expander and RME group showed a significant increase between T1 and T2 for most of the skeletal and dentoalveolar variables. Concerning the skeletal variables only the RME demonstrated a significant increase at the level of the posterior nasal (PNW) and apical base width (PABW) and maxillary mid-alveolar width (MMW). Despite this, when compare with the Leaf Expander, the RME group exhibited a statistically larger width increase for only two skeletal parameters: PNW (p = 0.03) and MMW (p = 0.02). No significant changes at the periodontal level were found in either group. CONCLUSIONS According to the current research, the authors confirm the effectiveness of the Leaf Expander and RME to produce similar skeletal and dentoalveolar effects in mixed dentition subjects. Moreover, the devices anchored to deciduous teeth did not reduce the thickness and height of the buccal bone at the level of the maxillary permanent first molars in either of the two groups.
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- Andrea Abate
- Department of Biomedical Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20142, Milan, Italy
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20142, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Sciences Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20142, Milan, Italy.
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20142, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20142, Milan, Italy
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20142, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20142, Milan, Italy
- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20142, Milan, Italy
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Rutili V, Nieri M, Franceschi D, Pierleoni F, Giuntini V, Franchi L. Comparison of rapid versus slow maxillary expansion on patient-reported outcome measures in growing patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Prog Orthod 2022; 23:47. [PMID: 36503984 PMCID: PMC9742070 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-022-00440-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND No systematic review and meta-analysis are present in the literature comparing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in rapid maxillary expansion (RME) versus slow maxillary expansion (SME) in growing patients. OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review was to compare PROMs in RME versus SME in growing patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Electronic search in PubMed (MEDLINE), Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and OpenGrey was conducted. Only RCTs were included. Inclusion criteria were: growing patients in the mixed dentition or early permanent dentition, mild-to-moderate maxillary transverse deficiency, dental crowding, treatment with fixed expanders for rapid and slow maxillary expansion. Risk of bias was assessed using RoB 2. GRADE statement was performed. The mean of the differences (MD) and the risk ratio (RR) were used for the aggregation of data. A random effect model was applied. RESULTS Two articles with a total of 157 patients were finally included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. One article was at low risk of bias, while one was at risk of bias with some concerns. Pain presence was less, though not statistically significant, in SME patients (RR = 2.02, 95%CI from 0.55 to 7.49, P = 0.29, I2 = 95%, 2 studies, GRADE very low). Pain intensity was significantly lower in SME appliance in the first week of treatment (pooled MD = 0.86 favoring SME, 95%CI from 0.47 to 1.26, P < 0.0001, I2 = 6%, 2 studies, GRADE moderate). There were no significant differences between the two groups in difficulty in speaking, difficulty in swallowing, hypersalivation, difficulty in hygiene, and patient and parent satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Pain intensity was significantly lower in SME compared to RME during the first week of treatment. For the following weeks, there were no differences in pain between the two protocols.
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- Valentina Rutili
- grid.8404.80000 0004 1757 2304Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, The University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- grid.8404.80000 0004 1757 2304Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, The University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- grid.8404.80000 0004 1757 2304Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, The University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- grid.8404.80000 0004 1757 2304Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, The University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- grid.8404.80000 0004 1757 2304Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, The University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- grid.8404.80000 0004 1757 2304Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, The University of Florence, Florence, Italy ,grid.214458.e0000000086837370Thomas M. Graber Visiting Scholar, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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Yacout YM, El-Harouni NM, Madian AM. Dimensional changes of upper airway after slow vs rapid miniscrew-supported maxillary expansion in adolescents: a cone-beam computed tomography study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:529. [PMID: 36424571 PMCID: PMC9686034 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02581-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To date, the effects of different activation rates of miniscrew-supported expanders on the airway have not been compared. Hence, the purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate and compare the effects of slow and rapid miniscrew-supported maxillary expansion on the upper airway dimensions using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS Data of 20 patients (Age 12 to 16 years old) treated using miniscrew-supported expanders at the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University was collected. The patients were equally divided into two groups according to the activation protocol; slow maxillary expansion (SME): activation once every other day, and rapid maxillary expansion (RME): activation twice daily. CBCT scans obtained pre-expansion and 5 months post-expansion were used to evaluate the changes in the upper airway dimensions. Comparisons between the two time points within each group were done using paired samples t-test. SME and RME groups were compared using independent samples t-test. Significance level was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS Both groups showed a significant increase in anterior, middle, and posterior nasal cavity width. SME resulted in significantly greater increase of the anterior nasal cavity width than RME (Mean difference between the groups, 2.64 mm; 95% CI, 0.83, 4.45; p = 0.007). The dimensions of the retropalatal and retroglossal airways did not change significantly in either group. Both groups resulted in a significant increase of maxillary width, palatal width, and inter-molar width. RME showed a significantly larger increase of inter-molar width than SME (Mean difference between the groups, - 2.44 mm; 95% CI, - 3.88, - 1.00; p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS The use of either a slow or rapid activation protocol is effective in expanding the nasomaxillary complex, with greater expansion achieved in the anterior section of the nasal cavity using the slow rate. However, the expander design employed in the current study does not affect the dimensions of the retropalatal or retroglossal airways.
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- Yomna M. Yacout
- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, P. O. Box: 21521, Alexandria, Egypt
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- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, P. O. Box: 21521, Alexandria, Egypt
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- grid.7155.60000 0001 2260 6941Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, P. O. Box: 21521, Alexandria, Egypt
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Yacout YM, Abdalla EM, El Harouny NM. Patient-reported outcomes of slow vs rapid miniscrew-supported maxillary expansion in adolescents: secondary outcomes of a randomized clinical trial. Angle Orthod 2022; 93:487444. [PMID: 36256584 PMCID: PMC9933559 DOI: 10.2319/061022-418.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare patient-reported experience between a Penn expander activated every other day vs twice daily. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 30 patients aged 12-16 years with transverse maxillary deficiency were recruited from the outpatient clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University (February 2019-December 2020). They were randomly allocated to two groups using block randomization (block size of six) and an allocation ratio of 1:1, which was concealed using opaque, sealed, sequentially numbered envelopes. Both groups received Penn expanders anchored by four palatal miniscrews. The slow maxillary expansion (SME) group activated the appliance once every other day. The rapid maxillary expansion (RME) group activated the appliance twice daily. Outcome measures were pain, pressure, headache, dizziness, speech difficulty, chewing difficulty, and swallowing difficulty scores rated by the participants on an 11-point numeric rating scale (NRS) at the following four time points: before appliance insertion (t1), after first activation (t2), after 1 week of activation (t3), and after last activation (t4). RESULTS Data of 24 patients in the SME group (n = 12, mean age = 14.30 ± 1.37 years) and RME group (n = 12, mean age = 15.07 ± 1.59 years) were analyzed. Median scores for all outcomes were in the bottom quartiles of the NRS. No difference was found between the two groups at t1 or t2. Significantly higher scores for all variables, except dizziness and headache, were reported in the RME group at t4. CONCLUSIONS Activation of miniscrew-supported expanders resulted in mild to moderate discomfort and functional limitation. Slow activation resulted in a better overall patient experience compared with rapid activation.
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Yacout YM, Abdalla EM, El Harouny NM. Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of slow vs rapid activation protocols of miniscrew-supported maxillary expanders in adolescents: A randomized clinical trial. Angle Orthod 2022; 92:483292. [PMID: 35771652 PMCID: PMC9374350 DOI: 10.2319/112121-856.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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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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Maxillary transverse discrepancy usually requires expansion of the palate by a combination of orthopedic and orthodontic tooth movements. Three expansion treatment modalities are used today: rapid maxillary expansion, slow maxillary expansion and surgically assisted maxillary expansion.This article aims to review the maxillary expansion by all the three modalities and a brief on commonly used appliances.
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- Anirudh Agarwal
- Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics, Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur Rajasthan, India
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