Changes in mandibular transversal arch dimensions after rapid maxillary expansion procedure assessed through cone-beam computed tomography
Asli Baysal, Ilknur Veli, Faruk Izzet Ucar, Murat Eruz, Torun Ozer, Tancan Uysal,
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( Asli Baysal ) - Kocaeli University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics
( Ilknur Veli ) - Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics
( Faruk Izzet Ucar ) - Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics
( Murat Eruz ) - Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics
( Torun Ozer ) - Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics
( Tancan Uysal ) - Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics
KMID : 0361920110410030200
Abstract
Objective:This study aimed at evaluating the changes in mandibular arch widths and buccolingual inclinations of mandibular posterior teeth after rapid maxillary expansion (RME).
Methods:Baseline and post-expansion cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images of patients who initially had bilateral posterior cross-bite and underwent RME with a banded-type expander were assessed in this study. The patients included 9 boys (mean age: 13.97 ± 1.17 years) and 11 girls (mean age: 13.53 ± 2.12 years). Images obtained 6 months after retention were available for 10 of these patients. Eighteen angular and 43 linear measurements were performed for the maxilla and mandible. The measurements were performed on frontally clipped images at the following time points; before expansion (T1), after expansion (T2), and after retention (T3). Statistical significance was assessed with paired sample t-test at p ＜ 0.05.
Results: T1-T2 comparisons showed statistically significant post-RME increases for all measurements; similarly, T2-T1 and T3-T1 comparisons showed statistically significant changes. The maxillary linear and angular measurements showed decreases after expansion, and mandibular linear and angular measurements increased after retention.
Conclusion:All mandibular arch widths increased and mandibular posterior teeth were uprighted after RME procedure.
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CT; Arch form; Expansion
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