Tiny screws vs. screws & pokes: which better widens adult jaws?
NCT ID NCT05543460
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested two dental procedures to correct a narrow upper jaw in adults. Researchers compared using small screws alone to using screws combined with tiny punctures in the palate bone. They measured which method created more skeletal expansion and less tooth tipping after six months.
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Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
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