Pain and discomfort during the first week of maxillary expansion using two different expanders: patient-reported outcomes in a randomized controlled trial

Review Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

The effectiveness of the early orthodontic correction of functional unilateral posterior crossbite in the mixed dentition period: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Danya Hassan Alsawaf et al.

Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of early intervention methods for functional unilateral posterior crossbites in children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. The results showed that the quad-helix (QH) was more effective than expansion plates (EP) in increasing intermolar width and reducing treatment time. However, there was no significant difference in relapse rate and mandibular midline correction between the two methods. Early expansion treatment also successfully corrected functional unilateral posterior crossbites. More randomized controlled trials are needed to further evaluate the effects of different expansion appliances.

PROGRESS IN ORTHODONTICS (2022)

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Perception of pain in Class II malocclusion children treated with cervical headgear: a randomized controlled trial

Gregory S. Antonarakis et al.

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the pain experience of children during orthodontic separator placement and headgear wear, and identified associations between pain intensity and levels of Substance P and interleukin-1 beta in the gingival crevicular fluid. Factors such as age, previous pain experience, and IL-1 beta levels were found to influence the severity of pain and discomfort following orthodontic procedures.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS (2021)

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Early Orthodontic Treatments of Unilateral Posterior Crossbite: A Systematic Review

Francesco Caroccia et al.

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of orthodontic treatments on unilateral posterior crossbite (UPXB) in primary and early mixed dentition, with 11 studies included. The quality of the studies was found to be higher compared to previous reviews, but issues such as heterogeneity of treatments and measurement strategies limit the ability to provide reliable scientific evidence on the most effective UPXB treatment.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Evaluation of self-perceived pain and jaw function impairment in children undergoing slow and rapid maxillary expansion: A prospective clinical trial

Feras H. Abed Al Jawad et al.

Summary: The study evaluated perceived pain and jaw function impairment in 60 patients aged 10.2 to 15 years undergoing slow maxillary expansion using quadhelix and rapid maxillary expansion using conventional banded hyrax. Results showed similar outcomes in pain and jaw function impairment between the two groups, with patients adapting well within the first week.

ANGLE ORTHODONTIST (2021)

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