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)
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Rome, Rome, Italy, 00161