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Effectiveness of Rapid and Slow Maxillary Expansion in Treating Posterior Crossbite
Evaluation the Efficacy of Rapid and Slow Maxillary Expansion in Posterior Crossbite Treatment Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
This study will evaluate the efficacy of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and slow maxillary expansion (SME) in treating posterior crossbite using cone beam computed tomography.
The study sample will consist of 32 patients who suffer from a skeletal posterior crossbite. The sample will be allocated randomly into two groups: RME group and SME group.
The skeletal and dento-alveolar changes occurring after treatment will be assessed by using cone beam computed tomography(CBCT) radiographs.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite (PXB) is a common malocclusion. In recent decades, RME has gained preference as the treatment of choice for PXB. However, the side effects, such as reported pain, relapse of the expansion, tipping of the molars, bone loss, gingival recession, and root resorption, have lead some clinicians to prefer SME.
In this study the investigators will treat PXB using two techniques, RME and SME. Patients will be divided into two groups (a technique in each group) to evaluate the efficacy of each one using cone beam computed tomography.
RME group: A Hyrax appliance modified as McNamara will be applied. SME group: A removable appliance with central expander will be applied. In order to evaluate the changes occurring, two CBCT radiography will be taken for every individual: first, before treatment, second, after three months of retention for RME group and one month of retention for SME group
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, DM20AM18
- Department of Orthodontics, University of Damascus Dental School
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Bilateral skeletal maxillary deficiency (symmetrical) which will be clinically and radiographically diagnosed.
- Bilateral or unilateral functional posterior crossbite ( combined with mandibular shifting)
- Class I or II malocclusion.
- Normal or slight vertical growth pattern.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Previous orthodontic treatment.
- Patients with syndromes, clefts, or craniofacial abnormalities.
- Patients with low facial height.
- A contraindication for rapid or slow maxillary expansion procedures.
Study Plan
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 |
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Experimental: Rapid Maxillary Expansion
Patients will undergo Rapid Maxillary Expansion using a rapid maxillary expanding device, i.e. a Hyrax expander (modified by McNamra).
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The expansion screw will be turned two times in the first day, and then daily until the correction is achieved.
Other Names:
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Active Comparator: Slow Maxillary Expansion
Patients will undergo Slow Maxillary Expansion using a slow maxillary expanding device, i.e. a removable appliance with a central screw.
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The expansion screw will be activated every five days until correcting the crossbite.
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in the mandibular path of closure
Time Frame: T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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The path of the lower jaw from the rest position until closure will be clinically examined. The path is classified as
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T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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Change in the anterior maxillary expansion width
Time Frame: T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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This will be assessed using cone-beam computed tomography.
The anterior maxillary expansion width is measured between RPyP-LPyP (RPyP: Right piriform point.
The most lateral and caudal point of the nasal piriform aperture, at the boundary with the palatal cortex.
LPyP: Analogue to RPyP, left side)
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T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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Change in the posterior expansion width
Time Frame: T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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This will be assessed using cone-beam computed tomography.
The posterior maxillary expansion width is measured between RPaFoP and LPaFoP (RPaFoP: Right palatine foramen point.
The most posterior point of the right greater palatine foramen in the maxilla within the palatal cortex.
LPaFoP: Analogue to RPaFOPr, left side.)
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T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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Change in the Pterygoid expansion width
Time Frame: T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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This will be assessed using cone-beam computed tomography.
The Pterygoid expansion width is measured between PtR and PtL on the images.
(PtR.
Pterygoideous right.
The most caudal point of the apex of the right pterygoid process of the sphenoid.
PtL.
Pterygoideous left.
Analogue to PtR, left side)
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T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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Change in the inter-molar width
Time Frame: T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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This will be assessed using cone-beam computed tomography.
The inter-molar width is measured at molar cusps between the right and left teeth.
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T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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Change in molar tipping
Time Frame: T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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This will be measured in cone-beam computed tomography images. Molar tipping is defined as the difference between (AR-AL) and (CR-CL) CR:Cuspid right which is the mesio-palatal cusp tip of the right maxillary first molar, whereas CL: Cuspid left which is the mesiopalatal cusp tip of the left maxillary first molar. AR: Apex right which is the apex of the palatal root of the right maxillary first molar, where as AL: Apex left which is the apex of the palatal root of the left maxillary first molar. |
T0: one day before the commencement of treatment; T1: after the end of active treatment and a retention period (which is expected within 14-15 weeks in the rapid expansion group and within 16-20 weeks in the slow expansion group)
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Nancy Rabah, DDS, MSc student at the Orthodontic Department, University of Damascus Dental School, Damascus, Syria
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Martina R, Cioffi I, Farella M, Leone P, Manzo P, Matarese G, Portelli M, Nucera R, Cordasco G. Transverse changes determined by rapid and slow maxillary expansion--a low-dose CT-based randomized controlled trial. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2012 Aug;15(3):159-68. doi: 10.1111/j.1601-6343.2012.01543.x. Epub 2012 Mar 27.
- Greenbaum KR, Zachrisson BU. The effect of palatal expansion therapy on the periodontal supporting tissues. Am J Orthod. 1982 Jan;81(1):12-21. doi: 10.1016/0002-9416(82)90283-4.
- Sandikcioglu M, Hazar S. Skeletal and dental changes after maxillary expansion in the mixed dentition. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1997 Mar;111(3):321-7. doi: 10.1016/s0889-5406(97)70191-4.
- Brunetto M, Andriani Jda S, Ribeiro GL, Locks A, Correa M, Correa LR. Three-dimensional assessment of buccal alveolar bone after rapid and slow maxillary expansion: a clinical trial study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2013 May;143(5):633-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.12.008.
- Bucci R, D'Anto V, Rongo R, Valletta R, Martina R, Michelotti A. Dental and skeletal effects of palatal expansion techniques: a systematic review of the current evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses. J Oral Rehabil. 2016 Jul;43(7):543-64. doi: 10.1111/joor.12393. Epub 2016 Mar 23.
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Other Study ID Numbers
- UDDS-Ortho-19-2018
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
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