Status:
RECRUITING
Study the Effect of Upper Expansion Appliances on Lower Jaw Forward Projection/Growth
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alberta
Conditions:
Overbite (Excessive) Horizontal
Eligibility:
All Genders
9-11 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Young children with backward positioned lower jaw/chin will be recruited to have an upper jaw expansion appliance. Previous research showed that the use of similar appliances can lead to lower jaw for...
Detailed Description
Previous research showed that the use of upper jaw expansion appliances can lead to lower jaw forward growth (1). 60 young children aged 9-11 with backward positioned lower jaw/chin will be recruited ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Class II skeletal due to lower jaw backward projection
- Class II malocclusion
- Early mixed dentition (all first permanent molars erupted, as well as all erupting upper and lower permanent incisors)
Exclusion
- Other orthodontic treatment provided
- Growth problems (craniofacial syndromes, etc.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03286569
Start Date
April 1 2019
End Date
February 1 2027
Last Update
January 7 2026
Active Locations (1)
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2R3