Prevalence of Facial Asymmetry Among Orthodontic Patients

November 13, 2020 updated by: Mohamed AbdAllah Zaki Elsayed, Cairo University

Prevalence of Facial Asymmetry Among PreOrthodontic Adult Patients: A Crosssectional Retrospective Study

To estimate the prevalence of facial asymmetry

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

The objectives of the present study are:

  • To estimate the prevalence of facial asymmetry among Egyptian population, according to type, sex, and age.
  • To provide an insight into the key aspects to be taken into consideration while accomplishing an accurate diagnosis and formulation of rational integrated orthodontic-surgical treatment plan that considers correction of all aspects of the asymmetry.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

132

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Cairo, Egypt
        • Recruiting
        • Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years to 38 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Only patient's age between 18-40 years old of both sexes who asked for orthodontic treatment will be included in this study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • between 18-40 years old of both sexes who asked for orthodontic treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • No previous orthodontic treatment.

    • photographs of poor quality.
    • Any hereditary diseases or syndromes such as Down's syndrome or cleidocranial dysostosis.
    • Any disease of the jaw that might have affected the normal growth of permanent dentition.

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
18-40 years old of both sexes
patient from 18 to 40 years old seeking orthodontic treatment

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Type of facial asymmetry
Time Frame: Just before the orthodontic treatment
chin deviation,deviation of the nasal pyramid and degree of occlusal plane cant and the relation between each type and existing malocclusion.
Just before the orthodontic treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Cairo University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

November 20, 2020

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 20, 2021

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 20, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 13, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 13, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

November 19, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 19, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 13, 2020

Last Verified

November 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CEBD-CU-2019-05-15

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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