NCT07309640

The Effects of Magnesium (Mg) Supplement and Alternate Maxillary Expansion and Constriction (Alt-RAMEC) in Patient With Transverse Maxillary Deficiency (TMD)

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.

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 38 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of magnesium supplementation combined with the Alternate Maxillary Expansion and Constriction (Alt-RAMEC) protocol using Micro-implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) in adult patients with transverse maxillary deficiency (TMD). The study compares two treatment groups: one receiving the Alt-RAMEC protocol with MARPE alone, and the other receiving Alt-RAMEC with MARPE alongside oral magnesium supplementation. The Alt-RAMEC protocol involves controlled cycles of maxillary expansion and constriction to facilitate the correction of maxillary transverse discrepancies. Patients are treated with specific activation and deactivation regimens involving the MARPE appliance over several weeks. This study assesses changes in dental, alveolar, skeletal, and muscular structures by using advanced imaging such as 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and surface electromyography (sEMG). Additionally, patient-reported pain and discomfort levels will be evaluated during the orthodontic treatment. This trial focuses on objectively measuring morphological and functional changes to determine whether magnesium intake enhances the effects of the Alt-RAMEC treatment and improves patient comfort and treatment outcomes. The findings may provide valuable evidence for optimizing management protocols for transverse maxillary deficiency in young adult patients.

Conditions

• Magnesium During Orthodontic Expansion
• Orthodontic Patients Indicated for Maxillary Expansion

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	magnesium citrate	using in orthodontic patients
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Magnesium	Mg supplement provoke more sutural separation and bone integrity (density and thickness) in Alt-Ramec protocol compared to the normal expansion protocol?

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-01-01
• Primary completion: 2026-08-12
• Completion: 2026-09-12
• First posted: 2025-12-30
• Last updated: 2025-12-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Iraq