BAME, Bone Anchored Rapid Maxillary Expansion, Dental Malocclusion, Maxillary Hypoplasia, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of bone-anchored rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in the volume of the right maxillary sinus, left maxillary sinus and nasal and maxillary sinus airway complex, through bone anchored maxillary expansion devices (BAME); in addition, the influence of gender and age in the volume changes will be also analyzed. Material and method: 18 patients between undergone RME treatment with a jackscrew based on 4 miniscrews which will be placed in the palate on both sides of the midpalatal suture. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans will be taken before and after suture palatine expansion and datasets will be uploaded into therapeutic digital planning software to measure the volume (mm3) of the right maxillary sinus, left maxillary sinus (mm3) and nasal and maxillary sinus airway complex (mm3). The airway volumes will be isolated after selecting the anatomical area in the axial, coronal and sagittal space plane and ensuring the air density measurement by reference points placement inside the selected area. Statistical analysis between preoperative and postoperative measurements will be performed using the statistical analysis of the t-test.
Interventions
PROCEDURERapid Maxillary Expansion
Rapid Maxillary Expansion consists in the mid palatal suture opening through temporary anchorage mini implants placed in the palatal area.
Sponsors
University of Salamanca
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to 31 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* adult patients * no history of systemic conditions that could interfere in bone metabolism and in the surgical process of orthodontic mini-implant placement * radiographic imaging (CBCT KAVO OP3D Pro FOV 13X15cm) of maxillary discrepancy of more than 3mm compared with the ideal dimensions according to their mandible
Exclusion criteria
* Age more than 31 years old * Systematic conditions that interfere in bone metabolism
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The paired t-test analysis will show any statistically significant differences between the preoperative and postoperative volumes of the nasal and maxillary sinus airway complex | 2 months after bone anchored maxillary expansion is completed |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed