Evaluation of the density of the midpalatal suture after maxillary expansion: a comparative observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) groups on midpalatal suture (MPS).

Methods

CBCT records who underwent RME and SARME between 2013 and 2024 were included in the study. CBCT axial sections taken preoperatively (T0) and after a 3-month retention period (T1) were evaluated using the MPS. Fractal Analysis (FA) method using the ImageJ program and compared between the groups.

Results

9 patients underwent SARME (%37.5) and 15 patients underwent RME (%62.5). FA values ​​of the SARME and RME groups at T0 were found to be 1.02 ± 1.17 and 1.46 ± 0.09, respectively. FA values ​​of the SARME and RME groups at T1 were found to be 0.98 ± 1.08 and 1.32 ± 0.08, respectively.

SUBMITTER: Tekin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020314 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature