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Chewing Pattern Changes Before and After Space Maintainer Placement in Children
Sponsor: Marmara University
Summary
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate changes in chewing patterns and chewing performance in children before and after placement of a unilateral fixed band-and-loop space maintainer. Children aged 6-10 years who require a space maintainer as part of routine clinical care will be evaluated before appliance placement and again four weeks after placement. Chewing pattern will be assessed by observing the preferred chewing side during standardized chewing trials, and chewing performance will be evaluated using a two-color chewing gum test scored with the Orophys Subjective Assessment Scale. No additional invasive procedure will be performed for research purposes; the space maintainer treatment will be provided as part of routine clinical care.
Official title: Evaluation of Changes in Chewing Pattern in Children Before and After Space Maintainer Placement
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
102
Start Date
2026-09-20
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-09-18
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
Band-and-Loop Space Maintainer
A unilateral fixed band-and-loop space maintainer will be placed as part of routine clinical care following premature loss of a primary molar. The appliance will be cemented to the abutment tooth with glass ionomer cement, and occlusion will be checked after placement. The space maintainer is not assigned for research purposes; it is clinically indicated before study enrollment.
Locations (1)
Marmara University
Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)