Removable Devices in Palatal Expansion

The goal of this clinical trial si to compare two removable devices used to treat the transversal discrepancies in growing patients.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* the efficacy of the two devices in the palatal expansion * the neuromuscolar effects developed on the stomatognatic system Participants will be instructed in the use and maintenance of the devices and will be checked every 15-30 days for one year.

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Key information

Conditions

Palatal Expansion Technique

Age range

9 year–15 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Dipartimento MeSVA

L’Aquila, Aq, 67100, Italy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

skeletal class I relationship, molar class I relationship; complete eruption of upper first premolars ; presence of unilateral or bilateral cross bite (falling within grade 3 IOTN index)

Exclusion criteria

IOTN index >4; presence of temporomandibular disorders, epilepsy, systemic diseases, periodontal disease, absence of written informed consent signed by parents/legal guardians

Treatment and study plan

Elastodontic Device

Device

Removable device that embraces two dental archs

Primary outcomes

Palatal first premolars width

Time frame: 12 months

To compare the palatal first premolars width in three times

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of L'Aquila

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison Between Removable Devices in Palatal Expansion: a Randomized Open Label Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: May 8, 2023
Registry last updated: May 12, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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