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The Effects of Magnesium (Mg) Supplement and Alternate Maxillary Expansion and Constriction (Alt-RAMEC) in Patient With Transverse Maxillary Deficiency (TMD)
Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Summary
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effect of combining magnesium supplementation with an orthodontic technique called Alternate Maxillary Expansion and Constriction (Alt-RAMEC) using a Micro-implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) appliance to treat adults (18-30 years) with transverse maxillary deficiency (TMD). TMD is a condition where the upper jaw is narrower than normal, which can affect bite and facial development. The study involves two groups: one receiving the Alt-RAMEC protocol with MARPE alone, and the other receiving the same protocol alongside oral magnesium supplements. The effectiveness of these treatments will be compared by assessing changes in dental and skeletal structures through imaging techniques and evaluating muscle function. Participants will also report their pain and discomfort levels during the treatment. This research aims to understand whether magnesium supplementation can enhance the effects of Alt-RAMEC treatment, improve patient outcomes, and reduce discomfort associated with orthodontic procedures.
Official title: The Effects of Magnesium (Mg) Supplement and Alternate Maxillary Expansion and Constriction (Alt-RAMEC) in Patient With Transverse Maxillary Deficiency (TMD): A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
38
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-09-12
Last Updated
2025-12-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
magnesium citrate
using in orthodontic patients
Magnesium
Mg supplement provoke more sutural separation and bone integrity (density and thickness) in Alt-Ramec protocol compared to the normal expansion protocol?
Locations (1)
Faculty of Dental Medicine IBSU University, Baghdad , Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq