Status:

COMPLETED

Three-dimensional CBCT Analysis of Root Volume Changes Following Tooth-bone and Bone-borne Maxillary Expansion: A Pilot Study.

Lead Sponsor:

University of Roma La Sapienza

Conditions:

Root Resorption

Orthodontic Appliance

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

External root resorption (ERR) is an undesired side effect observed after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). This study aimed to investigate changes in the root volume of maxillary permanent first molar...

Detailed Description

Significant forces are transmitted to the maxilla through the anchored teeth in tooth-borne maxillary expansion. Despite the clinical therapeutic benefits that may be achieved, this treatment is not w...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Caucasian children in late mixed dentition or permanent dentition,
  • unilateral or bilateral transverse maxillary deficiency of at least 8 mm,
  • no previous orthodontic treatment,
  • good oral hygiene,
  • completion of apexification of permanent first molars,
  • availability of adequate pre-treatment and post-retention CBCT records

Exclusion

  • any systemic syndrome
  • acute oral infections

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

21 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06912568

Start Date

March 1 2023

End Date

December 1 2024

Last Update

April 4 2025

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Rome, Rome, Italy, 00161