ReviewClinical oral investigations2023
Evolution, current status, and future trends of maxillary skeletal expansion: a bibliometric analysis.
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- Scientific landscape of oxidative stress in sarcopenia: from bibliometric analysis to hotspots review.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects on the midpalatal suture and maxillary arch assessed by occlusal radiographs and three-dimensional digital models in patients treated with invisalign palatal expander and rapid palatal expander: a pilot study.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Trial
- CBCT Assessment of Palatal Safe Zones in Adults with Various Skeletal Patterns.International dental journal · 2026Article
- Early skeletal, nasal, and soft tissue changes after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion: a retrospective cephalometric study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Scientific overview of mandibular advancement devices: a bibliometric and altmetric analysis.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2026Review
- 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
- Evaluation of the density of the midpalatal suture after maxillary expansion: a comparative observational study.Head & face medicine · 2025Observational
- A mapping review of systematic reviews in orthodontics: a five-year analysis.European journal of orthodontics · 2025Article
- A scientometric study on research trends and characteristics of ameloblastoma.Journal of dental sciences · 2025Article
- Research Trends in Class II Malocclusion Treatment in Growing Individuals: A Bibliometric Study.International dental journal · 2025Article
- Epidemiologic trends and increasing inequalities in orthognathic surgery in Germany: a nationwide analysis 2005-2022.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Applications of artificial intelligence in orthodontics: a bibliometric and visual analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Review
- Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion: A Scoping Review of Influencing Factors, Side Effects, and Soft Tissue Alterations.Biomedicines · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis on maxillary skeletal expansion to elucidate the evolution and current status and predict future research hotspots and trends. MATERIAL AND
methodsA search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection at the University of Hong Kong's electronic library using the query "(TS = maxillary expansion) AND (TS = skeletal expansion)." The resulting literature data were imported into CiteSpace 6.2.R4 and VOS viewer software to analyze authorship, countries, institutions, keywords, etc.
resultsA total of 923 articles were analyzed. The research in this field has shown a steady growth, with a significant increase since 2019. The USA and Italy have played prominent roles in contributing to the publication volume and strengthening collaborative exchanges. Clustering labels provide directions for in-depth analysis of the literature.
conclusions(1) MARPE (miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion) and SARME (surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion) have gained widespread attention and become research hotspots due to their applicability in adults whose growth and development have ceased, while still producing favorable skeletal effects. (2) In addition to widening the maxillary arch, maxillary expansion techniques have shown significant effects on increasing nasal cavity width and volume. However, there is still controversy regarding whether they can effectively improve the deviated nasal septum. (3) Maxillary skeletal expansion techniques have been shown to increase upper airway volume and improve breathing, making them potentially valuable in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study can provide cutting-edge clinical recommendations for healthcare professionals to better formulate clinical strategies.
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