ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2023
Comparing Airway Analysis in Two-Time Points after Rapid Palatal Expansion: A CBCT Study.
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- Dental Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Pooled it
- Relationship Between Maxillary Transverse Deficiency and Respiratory Problems: A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Devices over the Past Decade.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Imaging Findings of Clinical Significance in Endodontics During Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scanning of the Upper Airway-The Anterior, Bilateral, C-Shaped, Dual of Mandibular Root Canals: A Brief Case Report.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Maxillary Expansion in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Study on Quality of Life of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Pilot Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Three-dimensional pharyngeal airway and hyoid bone changes in skeletal class I malocclusion treated with extraction and non-extraction protocols: a comparative study of fixed orthodontic appliance and clear aligners.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Effects of Hyrax Maxillary Expander on Nasal Cavity and Upper Airway in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Three-Dimensional Assessment of Upper Airway Volume and Morphology in Patients with Different Sagittal Skeletal Patterns.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this study is to investigate the upper airway analysis at two-time points after the rapid maxillary expansion was performed, using cone-beam computed tomography.
methodsSubjects from the Orthodontic Department at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite were screened according to the selection criteria. A sample size calculation was performed, and a total of 14 subjects were recruited. All subjects received a rapid maxillary expansion with a Hyrax-type device as part of their comprehensive treatment. A CBCT was taken before the treatment (T1), immediately after the expansion was completed (T2), and 6 months after (T3). Their upper airway was measured using the CBCT images. Airway volume (V) and minimal cross-sectional area (MCS) were extracted and compared using SPSS to analyze the means.
resultsA statistically significant difference was found between all time points regarding both V and MCS (
conclusionsRPE can significantly increase the volume and minimal cross-sectional area of the nasal passage airway.
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