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Rapid Maxillary Expansion with Low Level Laser Therapy
Sponsor: National Research Centre, Egypt
Summary
The posterior crossbite is a common type of malocclusion that might affect the normal growth pattern. Early treatment is recommended by rapid maxillary expansion with different appliances. This line of treatment needs a sufficient retention period to decrease the rate of relapse. The low level laser therapy has been used to enhance tissue regeneration. This study aims to compare the effect of rapid maxillary expansion with low level laser versus rapid maxillary expansion in children with posterior cross bite malocclusions.
Official title: Effect of Rapid Maxillary Expansion with Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Children with Posterior Cross Bite
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 14 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2019-05-17
Completion Date
2026-03-30
Last Updated
2025-02-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Bonded-Hyrax
The expansion screw of the bonded-hyrax will be activated until the palatal cusps of the permanent maxillary first molars are opposing the buccal cusps of the permanent mandibular first molars
Bonded Rapid Maxillary Expansion and low-Level Laser therapy
Ten sessions of 0.5 watts for 20 seconds at 4 points along the mid-palatal suture
Locations (1)
Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt