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Clear Orthodontic Expander Versus Hyrax
Led by University of Baghdad · Updated on 2026-04-22
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a clear expander fabricated from 2-mm biocompatible polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) thermoforming material integrated with an expansion screw in achieving dental and skeletal expansion in adolescent patients, compared with the conventional Hyrax expander.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Clear Orthodontic Expander Versus Hyrax
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 10 to 14 years at the start of treatment
- Unstable unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite due to maxillary constriction
- Fully erupted first molars
- Good oral health free from cavities and periodontal problems at treatment start
- Good general health
You will not qualify if you...
- Obvious facial asymmetry
- Orofacial cleft
- Previous orthodontic treatment
- Bad oral habits
- Active periodontal disease
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Baghdad/Collage of Dentistry
Baghdad, Al-Rusafa, Bab Al-moadham, Iraq
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Research Team
N
Noor FK Al-Khawaja, BDS, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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