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Evaluation of the Effect of MARPE on Speech
Sponsor: Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
Summary
This study investigates the effects of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) on speech characteristics in adolescent and young adult patients. While MARPE is a widely used orthodontic procedure for treating maxillary transverse deficiency, its potential impact on speech production has not been thoroughly evaluated. The aim of this study is to assess whether MARPE treatment causes any temporary or long-term changes in speech patterns using acoustic and perceptual analysis methods.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-02-10
Completion Date
2025-08-20
Last Updated
2025-09-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)
MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) is an orthodontic expansion technique that uses a palatal expander anchored with miniscrews inserted into the palatal bone. The device applies lateral force to widen the maxilla skeletally in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency. In this study, all participants will receive MARPE treatment as part of their orthodontic management, and its potential effects on speech will be evaluated over time.
Locations (1)
Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Dentistry
Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye)