ArticleKorean journal of orthodontics2021
Midfacial soft tissue changes after maxillary expansion using micro-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expanders in young adults: A retrospective study.
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- The short- and long-term changes of upper airway and alar in nongrowing patients treated with Mini-Implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE): a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2023Pooled it
- Three-dimensional skeletal changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in adults with maxillary transverse deficiency and mandibular deviation: a retrospective CBCT study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Slow miniscrew-assisted palatal expansion: a clinical approach for long-term skeletal stability and enhanced nasal airway function.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2026Article
- Three-Dimensional Facial Soft Tissue Changes Following Two Versus Four Miniscrew-Anchored Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Late Adolescence: A Secondary Data Analysis From a Randomised Clinical Trial.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2026Article
- Stage-related changes of bone density and volume in treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Mid-facial skeletal and soft tissue changes after maxillary skeletal expander application: a retrospective CBCT study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Comparison of soft tissue effects of different orthognathic surgical approaches in class III patients using photographic analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Facial soft tissue changes following maxillary skeletal expansion and protraction in growing patients with class III malocclusion: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of orthodontic science · 2025Article
- What is the impact of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion on the midfacial soft tissues? A prospective three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry study.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Temporary anchorage devices and the forces and effects on the dentition and surrounding structures during orthodontic treatment: a scoping review.European journal of orthodontics · 2023Article
- Three-dimensional soft tissue landmark detection with marching cube algorithm.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- A CBCT Evaluation of Esthetic Preference Regarding the Perceived Facial Attractiveness of Young Korean Female Adults with a Normal Skeletal Pattern.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Effectiveness of miniscrew assisted rapid palatal expansion using cone beam computed tomography: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this retrospective study was to assess the midfacial soft tissue changes following maxillary expansion using micro-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expanders (MSEs) in young adults by cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and to evaluate the correlations between hard and soft tissue changes after MSE usage.
methodsTwenty patients (mean age, 22.4 years; range, 17.6-27.1) with maxillary transverse deficiency treated with MSEs were selected. Mean expansion amount was 6.5 mm. CBCT images taken before and after expansion were superimposed to measure the changes in soft and hard tissue landmarks. Statistical analyses were performed using paired t-test and Pearson's correlation analysis on the basis of the normality of data.
resultsAverage lateral movement of the cheek points was 1.35 mm (right) and 1.08 mm (left), and that of the alar curvature points was 1.03 mm (right) and 1.02 mm (left). Average forward displacement of the cheek points was 0.59 mm (right) and 0.44 mm (left), and that of the alar curvature points was 0.61 mm (right) and 0.77 mm (left) (
conclusionsMaxillary expansion using MSEs resulted in significant lateral and forward movements of the soft tissues of cheek and alar curvature points on both sides in young adults and correlated with the maxillary suture opening at the ANS and PNS.
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