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First received: March 02, 2026

Clinical Trial: Effects of BREA and MFT Expansion Appliances on Upper Airway Dimensions

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Maxillary Constriction in Growing Children

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Effects of BREA and MFT Expansion Appliances on Upper Airway Dimensions, Hyoid Bone Position and Palatal Morphology in Growing Children

Brief Summary: This retrospective study evaluated whether orthodontic expansion using two types of appliances, a bimaxillary removable expansion appliance (BREA) and a maxillary fixed three screw palatal expander (MFT), influences upper airway dimensions, hyoid bone position, and palatal morphology in growing children.Seventy nine children aged 4 to 12 years were included.Fifty five patients received orthodontic expansion (BREA or MFT), and twenty four untreated patients served as controls.Lateral and posteroanterior…

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