Orthodontic Retention on the Maxillary Stability After SARME Using Laser Scanner

January 17, 2013 updated by: Max Domingues Pereira

Orthodontic Retention on Dental and Skeletal Maxillary Transverse Stability After Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion (SARME)Using Laser Scanner

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the orthodontic retainer on transverse maxillary dental and skeletal stability after SARME.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Methods: Ninety digitized dental casts of 30 adult patients (18 males and 12 females) submitted to SARME using the Hyrax expansion appliance were evaluated. Patients were distributed into two groups: Group Without Retention (GSC) n = 15; and Group With Retention (GCC) n = 15. In the GCC group, a Transpalatal Arch (TPA) was installed for retention soon after removal of the expander. The dental casts were scanned using a Vivid 9i 3D laser scanner (Konica Minolta, Wayne, NJ). The plaster models were performed preoperatively (T1), 4 months after the expander was removed (T2), and 10 months after the end of the expansion (T3). The distances measured were Inter-Cusps of Premolars and Molars (Inter-Cusp PM) (Inter-Cusp M), Inter-Cervicals of Premolars and Molars (Inter-Cervical PM) (Inter-Cervical M), Inter-WALA edges of Premolars and Molars (PM Inter-BW) (BW Inter-M), palatal height at the molar, and palatal area and volume at T1, T2, and T3.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • SP
      • Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil, 04020-050
        • Federal University of São Paulo

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult patients with bilateral transverse maxillary deficiencies greater than 5 mm

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with previous histories of maxillary surgery,
  • congenital craniofacial malformations and
  • unilateral transverse maxillary deficiencies

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Laser Scanner
Laser Scanner (Vivid 9i® - Konica Minolta)was used to digitize the study casts. After scanning the dental casts a 3D virtual dental casts was used to realize all measurements (pre-treatment, 4 months and 10 months).
Other: Laser Scanner
Laser Scanner Vivid 9i was used to digitize the study models. The 3d virtual dental casts is a reliable copy of the original dental casts. On this virtual casts all measurements (linear, area and volume of the palate) was done to evaluate the stability after SARME.
Other: SARME
Surgically Assisted rapid Maxillary Expansion -SARME was used for the treatment of transverse maxillary deficiency.This procedure is a combination of a surgical procedure and orthopedic expansion of the maxilla.
Procedure: Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion (SARME)
Surgical technique is performed with subtotal LeFort I osteotomy with separation of the pterygomaxillary fissure.The procedure was performed under general anesthesia using endotracheal intubation. Following the osteotomies, the expander screw was activated to 1.6 mm intraoperatively until a small diastema was observed between the upper central incisors. The incision was sutured along two planes.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Maxillary Stability
Time Frame: up to 10 months after the end of expansion
Laser scanner to create a 3D virtual dental cast
up to 10 months after the end of expansion

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Max Domingues Pereira

Collaborators

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Max D Pereira, Phd, Federal University of São Paulo
  • Study Chair: Gabriela PR Prado, MS, Federal University of São Paulo
  • Study Chair: Fabianne MG Furtado, PhD, Federal University of São Paulo
  • Study Chair: Lydia M Ferreira, PhD, Federal University of São Paulo
  • Study Chair: João PR Biló, MD, Federal University of São Paulo

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 16, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 17, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

January 18, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 18, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 17, 2013

Last Verified

July 1, 2009

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0949/09

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