Efficacy of clear aligners vs rapid palatal expanders on palatal volume and surface area in mixed dentition patients: A randomized controlled trial.
Alessandro Bruni, Martina Ferrillo, Vittorio Gallo...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39066746Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 6Years - 12Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID07262892
Three-Dimensional Evaluation of the Effects of Different Maxillary Expansion Methods
Led by Büşra Zeynep Yörük · Updated on 2025-12-04
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Büşra Zeynep Yörük
Lead Sponsor
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Centerdent Orthodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry Clinic
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This controlled prospective clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different maxillary expansion methods in children with maxillary transverse deficiency. A total of 60 participants will be included: 20 patients will receive Invisalign Palatal Expander (IPE), 20 will receive acrylic cap splint Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME), and 20 will serve as an untreated control group. Three-dimensional (3D) intraoral and extraoral scans will be taken at the end of expansion, at 3 months, and at 6 months. Primary outcomes include maxillary arch width, first molar angulation, palatal surface area, and palatal volume. Secondary outcomes include soft tissue changes in the facial region. This study provides a direct comparison between a traditional and a modern digital expansion method, generating evidence for clinical decision-making in pediatric orthodontics.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
3D Evaluation of Maxillary Expansion Methods
Who Can Participate
Age: 6Years - 12Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 6-12 years
- Good oral hygiene and adequate patient cooperation
- No previous orthodontic expansion treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Systemic diseases affecting growth, bone metabolism, or craniofacial development
- Craniofacial syndromes or congenital anomalies
- Severe behavioral or cooperation problems
- Previous orthodontic or orthopedic maxillary expansion
- Patients undergoing medications that affect bone metabolism
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye), 34093
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Research Team
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Banu Kılıç, Associate Professor
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Büşra Zeynep Yörük, Phd Student
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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Published Research Related To This Trial
Three-dimensional palatal morphology and upper arch changes following nonsurgical and surgical maxillary expansion in adults.
Gökhan Türker, Gökhan Çoban, Alara Ünal Bayraktar...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35490136