ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Comparison of Different Types of Palatal Expanders: Scoping Review.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Efficacy of skeletally anchored modified leaf expander versus modified conventional Hyrax in maxillary molar distalization: a randomized clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- Comparative Evaluation of Transverse Maxillary Arch Changes in Mixed Dentition with Clear Aligners vs Conventional Maxillary Expanders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
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- Association Between Bone Density and Maxillary Canine Impaction: A CBCT-Based Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Changes in transverse dimensions in growing patients treated with AMCOP® and electromyographic assessment with Teethan®.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- Evaluation of transverse and sagittal maxillary arch dimensions in growing subjects with Class II Division 1 and Division 2 malocclusion: a retrospective cross-sectional study.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- Pharyngeal Airway Changes After Functional Orthodontic Treatment in Growing Class II Patients: A Retrospective Cephalometric Comparison of Twin Block, RPE and AMCOPLife (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Effect of Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Nasal Respiratory Function and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Proactive Aesthetic Strategies: Evaluating the Preventive Role of Botulinum Toxin in Facial Aging.Muscles (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Recent Use of Hyaluronic Acid in Dental Medicine.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Influence of vertical growth pattern on masseter muscle morphology: evidence from cephalometric and ultrasound assessment in eighteen growing subjects.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2025Article
- Maxillary arch development with clear aligners: A comprehensive scoping review.Journal of orthodontic science · 2025Review
- Piezosurgery in Third Molar Extractions: A Systematic Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Review
- Surgical Management of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Efficacy, Outcomes, and Alternatives-A Systematic Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
Maxillary bone contraction is caused by genetics or ambiental factors and is often accompanied by dental crowding, with the possibility of canine inclusion, crossbite, class II and III malocclusion, temporomandibular joint disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). Transverse maxillary deficits, in which the maxillary growth is unusually modest, are frequently treated with maxillary expansion. The purpose of this study is to compare the dental and skeletal effects of different types of expanders, particularly the Leaf Expander, rapid and slow dental-anchored or skeletal-anchored maxillary expanders.
methodsWe chose studies that compared effects determined by palatal expansion using a rapid palatal expander, expander on palatal screws, and leaf expander.
resultsReports assessed for eligibility are 26 and the reports excluded were 11. A final number of 15 studies were included in the review for qualitative analysis.
conclusionsClinically and radiographically, the outcomes are similar to those obtained with RME and SME appliances; Therefore, it might be a useful treatment choice as an alternative to RME/SME equipment in cases of poor patient compliance or specific situations. Finally, all of the devices studied produce meaningful skeletal growth of the palate. The use of skeletally anchored devices does, without a doubt, promote larger and more successful growth in adolescent patients.
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