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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University

    Alexandria, Egypt

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