New study tests if bone punctures help jaw expansion in adults
NCT ID NCT05543460
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two methods to widen the upper jaw in adults whose jawbone has fully grown. One method uses small screws anchored in the roof of the mouth, and the other adds tiny bone punctures to help the jaw separate more easily. Twenty-four adults took part, and the results were measured with 3D X-rays to see which approach worked better for correcting a narrow upper jaw.
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Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
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