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ArticleBMC oral health2026

Early skeletal, nasal, and soft tissue changes after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion: a retrospective cephalometric study.

Sefa Çolak, Merve Kunduz Keldal, Göksal Keldal, Aslı Başal, Ali Altuğ Bıçakçı

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Sefa ÇolakDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Kaleardi Mahallesi, Muhittin Fisunoglu Caddesi, Omcalik Sokak, Ali Sevki Erek Yerleskesi Dis Hekimligi Fakültesi, Tokat, Merkez, 60030, Turkey. dr.sefacolak@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-0807-9089
Merve Kunduz KeldalDepartment of Orthodontics, Tokat, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Kaleardi Mahallesi, Muhittin Fisunoglu Caddesi, Omcalik Sokak, Ali Sevki Erek Yerleskesi Dis Hekimligi Fakültesi, Tokat, Merkez, 60030, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-1077-7908
Göksal KeldalDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Kaleardi Mahallesi, Muhittin Fisunoglu Caddesi, Omcalik Sokak, Ali Sevki Erek Yerleskesi Dis Hekimligi Fakültesi, Tokat, Merkez, 60030, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-7784-9809
Aslı BaşalDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Kaleardi Mahallesi, Muhittin Fisunoglu Caddesi, Omcalik Sokak, Ali Sevki Erek Yerleskesi Dis Hekimligi Fakültesi, Tokat, Merkez, 60030, Turkey.ORCID 0009-0008-5140-4482
Ali Altuğ BıçakçıDepartment of Orthodontics, Tokat, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Kaleardi Mahallesi, Muhittin Fisunoglu Caddesi, Omcalik Sokak, Ali Sevki Erek Yerleskesi Dis Hekimligi Fakültesi, Tokat, Merkez, 60030, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-9476-7557

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Abstract

backgroundSurgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) is a treatment method used to correct maxillary transversal deficiencies in individuals who have completed their growth and development. The purpose of this study was to evaluate skeletal, soft tissue, and nasal septum changes associated with maxillary movements after SARME using conventional radiographic analysis.

methodsA total of 35 patients (24 females and 11 males) who underwent SARME surgery were evaluated. Posteroanterior and lateral cephalometric radiographs taken before surgery (T0) and at least three months after surgery (T1) were examined. Changes in maxillary position, nasal cavity parameters, nasal septum deviation, and maxillomandibular measurements were assessed. Changes after treatment were statistically analyzed using paired sample t-tests.

resultsNasal septum deviation and nasal height did not show statistically significant changes between T0 and T1. A significant increase in lateral nasal width was observed after surgery (p < .05). No significant differences were found in upper lip to E-plane distance or nasolabial angle measurements. Significant increases were observed in SNA and SN-GoGn angles, while a significant decrease was found in the U1-SN angle (p < .05).

conclusionSARME was associated with a significant increase in nasal lateral width and changes in skeletal parameters, including increases in SNA and SN-GoGn angles and a decrease in U1-SN angle, during the early postoperative period.

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CephalometryMaxillaPalatal Expansion TechniqueAdolescentFaceFemaleHumansLipMaleMandibleNasal CavityNasal SeptumRadiography, DentalRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultLe fort I osteotomyMaxillary expansionMaxillary transverse deficiencyNasal septumSurgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE)

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