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Comprehending the biomechanics of expansion appliances in individuals with UCLP is crucial in determining the suitable RPE design to rectify the asymmetric arch. This study used finite-element analysis (FEA) to investigate how scar contractures affect maxillary segments displacement during RPE in UCLP patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>A three-dimensional model of the maxilla was constructed from cone beam computed tomography images of an 11-year-old boy with UCLP who received RPE. ANSYS 2022 R2 software was employed to conduct FEA simulations with this model. Three forces were considered: expansion force, upper lip tension, and scar tension. Two simulation conditions were analyzed: a control scenario with only the expansion force and a second scenario with all three forces applied. Displacement was assessed in transversal (x-axis), vertical (y-axis), and sagittal (z-axis) directions at 14 reference points located across the palate and dentition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Both simulations exhibited similar patterns of maxillary displacement, but the magnitude of displacement was reduced when scar and lip tension were included. The minor segment exhibited a greater displacement than the major segment, with the largest movement occurring in the anterior region along the x- and z-axes, which gradually decreased posteriorly. The displacement pattern was as follows: x-axis\u2009&gt;\u2009z-axis\u2009&gt;\u2009y-axis for the major segment and z-axis\u2009&gt;\u2009x-axis\u2009&gt;\u2009y-axis for the minor segment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>The FEA model demonstrated that RPE in UCLP produces an asymmetrical expansion with a pyramid-shaped displacement pattern. However, when scar tension from the palate and the upper lip is included, the extent of the segmental movement is reduced. 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