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Comparison Between Protraction Facemask and Upper Braces for Underbite Correction in Growing Children

RecruitingNAAges 7 Years - 10 YearsAllUniversity of Malaya
NCT06759896 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a protraction facemask and upper partial fixed appliance in correcting anterior crossbite in growing children with class III malocclusion. It will also learn about the patients perceptions of these treatments. The main questions it aims to answer are: i. What is the rate of success in achieving anterior crossbite correction with the protraction facemask and upper partial fixed appliance? ii. Are there any significant differences in the dental, skeletal and soft tissue outcomes between the two treatment groups? iii. What are the patient's perceptions associated with each treatment modality received. iv. What is the incidence of adverse effects or complications and breakages associated with each treatment modality? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1) protraction facemask; or 2) upper partial f

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age group between 7 to 10 years 2. Three or four incisors in crossbite 3. Positive overbite 4. Class III skeletal with ANB equal to or less than 0 or retrusive maxilla 5. Amount of crowding equal to or less than 4 mm 6. Good oral hygiene Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cleft lip and palate and/or craniofacial syndrome 2. Patients with syndromes or medical condition 3. Subjects involved in any other orthodontic trials 4. A maxilla-mandibular planes angle greater than 35 degree 5. Previous history of TMJ signs or symptoms 6. Lack of consent
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What it tests

  • Protraction facemask
  • Upper partial fixed appliance
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Where

1 site
Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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