Associations of miniscrew length with long-term skeletal, dentoalveolar, and nasal airflow changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Airflow changes are significantly associated with miniscrew length after palatal expansion procedures.
• Participants experienced notable skeletal and dentoalveolar changes within five years of treatment.
• Retrospective cohort analysis of airway metrics highlighted varied outcomes based on miniscrew length.
• Findings emphasize the potential need for personalized miniscrew designs for optimal airflow results.