Evaluation of the Effect of Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Tooth Color

Bezmialem Vakif University30 enrolled

Overview

This prospective study aimed to evaluate effects of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) on the color, maxillary anterior teeth by comparing them with untreated control group.

In this study fifteen patients who underwent SARME and fifteen untreated control patients were included. Color measurements of the six maxillary anterior teeth were performed using a spectrophotometer. Periodontal health was assessed using the Gingival Index(GI), Probing Depth(PD), Plaque Index(PI), while pulp sensitivity was evaluated using an electric pulp tester(EPT). Color changes were calculated and fractal analysis was performed on CBCT images obtained evaluate the trabecular bone structure adjacent to the maxillary central incisors.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Maxillary Transverse Deficiency

Interventions

surgery assisted rapid maxillary expansionPROCEDURE

Under general anesthesia, the patients underwent a maxillary expansion procedure, during which the maxillary resistance sites were surgically released

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 16 YearsMax age: 25 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria for the study group: Young adult patients with completed growth and development, Presence of maxillary transverse deficiency greater than 5 mm, Patients with bilateral or unilateral posterior crossbite, Absence of congenital tooth loss, fractures, restorative procedures, or root canal treatment in the maxillary arch, Good patient cooperation. Inclusion criteria for the control group: Young adult patients with no history of orthodontic treatment, Absence of congenital tooth loss, fractures, restorative procedures, or root canal treatment in the maxillary anterior teeth. \- Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria for both groups: Patients consuming more than two cups of coffee or tea per day, Patients who smoke, Presence of systemic disorders that interfere with surgical procedures or bone metabolism, Patients with craniofacial deformities or syndromic conditions, Patients with poor cooperation.

Locations (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Tooth color parameters

In this study patient who underwent SARME and untreated control groups teeth color were measured with spectrophotometer.

Time frame: 17 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.