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Long-Term Effects of Three Different Appliances for Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Year: 2025

Type: review

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To compare the long-term effects (≥6 months) of bone-borne (BB) and tooth-BB appliances with tooth-borne (TB) appliances in rapid maxillary expansion. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An electronic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Proquest, ClinicalTrials.gov, and OpenGrey. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach was used to evaluate evidence. Mean differences were calculated, applying a random effects model. RESULTS: Nine studies were included. Six articles were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), two were retrospective studies, and one was a parallel cohort study. Three non-RCTs were at moderate risk of bias. Three RCTs were at unclear risk of bias, while three were at high risk of bias. This review specifically focused on evidence from three-dimensional assessment methods (CBCT/CT). No difference in dental maxillary expansion and skeletal maxillary expansion between appliances, though TB appliances may cause greater molar inclination in the treatment. No differences in buccal bone resorption were observed over a follow-up period exceeding 1 year. CONCLUSIONS: TB, tooth-BB, BB appliances demonstrated comparable long-term effects regarding the amount of dental and skeletal maxillary expansion, molar inclination, and buccal bone resorption.

Source: International Dental Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2025.104024

Authors: Jingyi Yu, Feng Qiu, Mengfei Xu, Jixiao Wang, Lan Li, Fulan Wei

Institution: Shandong University

Language: English

Topic: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Subfield: Orthodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,550