Clinical Research Directory

Effects of Invisalign Palatal Expander vs Rapid Palatal Expander With Facemask in Growing Class III Patients

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two types of palatal expanders used with a facemask in children who have skeletal Class III and a narrow upper jaw. The study will compare the Invisalign Palatal Expander (IPE) and the Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE). Researchers want to learn how these devices affect jaw bones and tooth position. They also want to learn about children's and parents' experiences during treatment. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Do IPE and RPE widen the upper jaw differently? Do they cause different changes in tooth position? How do children and parents describe their treatment experience? Participants will be children aged 8 to 12 years who have skeletal Class III and a narrow upper jaw. Children with craniofacial conditions, previous upper jaw expansion, or medical conditions that prevent orthodontic treatment will not take part. Parents and children must give consent before joining the study. Participants will: Be assigned to receive either IPE or RPE Expand the upper jaw to 7 mm (0.25 mm per day) After expansion, wear a facemask for at least 12 hours per day for 6 to 8 months Have cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans taken before expansion, after expansion, and after facemask treatment Take part in an interview with a parent after expansion Researchers will use CBCT images to measure changes in jaw bones and tooth position. The main outcomes are changes in jaw bones and tooth position. Secondary outcomes include children's and parents' experiences during treatment.

Surgery-First Orthognathic Surgery in Skeletal Class III Treatment

This study evaluates the efficacy and stability of the "Surgery-First" approach (SF approach) in treating patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion, utilizing a combined retrospective and prospective data collection method. Unlike the conventional method, the SF approach performs orthognathic surgery first to correct the skeletal discrepancy, followed by orthodontic treatment. The study aims to analyze pre-operative dentoskeletal characteristics, arch morphology, and treatment complexity indices, as well as assess the hard and soft tissue changes at 1 week and 1 year post-surgery using digital dental models and Computed Tomography (CT) scans.

Comparison of Maxillary Protraction Using Tooth-borne Facemask Versus Skeletal Anchorage Chin-plate in Class III Growing Patients

This retrospective non-randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to compare the skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of two orthopedic treatment protocols for skeletal Class III malocclusion in growing patients: a conventional tooth-borne rapid maxillary expansion combined with facemask therapy, and a hybrid skeletal anchorage expander combined with chin-plate traction. Lateral cephalometric changes before and after maxillary protraction were analyzed to assess sagittal skeletal correction and dentoalveolar effects.

Management of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion With Digital Bonded Reverse Twin Block in Mixed Dentition

The purpose of this study is to evaluate dentoalveolar \& skeletal effects of digital bonded reverse twin block in treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion in mixed dentition. Class III malocclusion presents significant management and prognostic challenges due to the complex interplay of factors in its etiology. Early diagnosis, planning of adequate therapeutic time and choice of devices to correct malocclusion are the essential keys to successful management of class III in all its forms. Functional appliances are commonly used for the treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion. The aim of this study is to evaluate dentoalveolar \& skeletal effects of digital bonded reverse twin block (DBRTB) in treatment of skeletal class III malocclusion in mixed dentition. The digital workflow allows full appliance customization creating a perfect adaptation of the four blocks with patient dental anatomy thus optimizing bonding procedures and block retention. The DBRTB will be designed as four occlusal blocks, two blocks for the upper arch, and two blocks for the lower arch. The upper blocks will be bonded to the anterior part of the maxillary arch, the lower blocks will be bonded to the posterior part of the mandibular arch. Upper and lower blocks will interact with each other through coherent specifically designed 70° inclined planes. Transfer transparent trays will be used to support the bonding procedure of the blocks. Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) assessments will be incorporated as an outcome measure in addressing and measuring clinically meaningful change.