Efficacy of Mini-implant Assisted Maxillary Expansion in Adolescents and Adults

The intervention involved the placement of orthodontic mini-screws in the patient's palate, varying in diameter from 2 to 2.3 mm and in length from 11 to 15 mm. After mini-screw insertion, another intraoral scan was taken for the fabrication of the appliance. Approximately three weeks later, the expander was placed in the patient's palate, and maxillary expansion was initiated immediately afterward according to the chosen protocol.