The influence of orthopedic rapid maxillary expansion on the deviation of the nasal septum. 2024

Hande Uzunçıbuk, and Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, and Luca Fiorillo, and Aida Meto, and Marco Cicciù, and Giuseppe Minervini
Department of Orthodontics, Dentistry Faculty, Trakya University, 22030 Edirne, Turkey.

Nasal septal deviation (NSD) is one of the most common abnormalities impacting the maxillofacial development of children. Herein, we investigated the impact of orthopedic rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on the nasomaxillary complex and NSD in pediatric patients. The study sample consisted of a total of 40 patients divided into two groups. The experimental group included 26 patients (13 females and 13 males) with skeletal maxillary transversal constriction and NSD greater than 1 mm, while the control group comprised 14 patients (6 females and 8 males) with skeletal maxillary transversal constriction but no NSD. All the patients were treated for approximately 15 days with the tooth-tissue born RME device. The activation procedure was to turn the transversal Hyrax screw a quarter turn, twice a day. After that, the device was left in place for a period of five months to facilitate passive retention. Radiographic analysis was performed on posteroanterior (PA) cephalometric radiographs taken at pre-expansion (T1) and post-expansion (T2). The data were evaluated using the Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon Sign tests. The experimental group showed a statistically significant decrease (p < 0.05) in the distance from the axis of symmetry to middle of nasal septum (SNM-mid) and to inferior part of the nasal septum (SNI-mid) measurements, indicating a reduction in NSD. Additionally, both experimental and control groups showed a statistically significant increase (p < 0.05) in maxillofacial measurements, including the distance between the nose length (X-SNM and SNM-SNAC), width of the nasal cavity (Pir L-R), basal maxillary width (Mx L-R), vestibular cuspid of upper first molars (CVM + L-R) and lower first molars (CVM-L-R). Based on the study findings, RME was considered effective in achieving craniofacial improvement in pediatric patients with NSD, which positively impacted their healthy growth and development. The improvement in the nasomaxillary complex was similar between genders.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008437 Maxilla One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS. Maxillae,Maxillary Bone,Bone, Maxillary,Bones, Maxillary,Maxillary Bones,Maxillas
D009296 Nasal Cavity The proximal portion of the respiratory passages on either side of the NASAL SEPTUM. Nasal cavities, extending from the nares to the NASOPHARYNX, are lined with ciliated NASAL MUCOSA. Nasal Cavities,Cavities, Nasal,Cavity, Nasal
D009300 Nasal Septum The partition separating the two NASAL CAVITIES in the midplane. It is formed by the SEPTAL NASAL CARTILAGE, parts of skull bones (ETHMOID BONE; VOMER), and membranous parts. Nasal Septums,Septum, Nasal,Septums, Nasal
D010155 Palatal Expansion Technique An orthodontic method used for correcting narrow or collapsed maxillary arches and functional cross-bite. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry), Maxillary Expansion,Palatal Expansion Technic,Expansion, Maxillary,Palatal Expansion Technics,Palatal Expansion Techniques,Technic, Palatal Expansion,Technique, Palatal Expansion
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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