Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Modified Reverse Twin Block: Pick-up impressions shall be made with molar bands in-situ and working models will be obtained with molar bands in place. Construction Bite registration wil
Sponsors
ESIC Dental College Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (i) Age from 14 years upto18 years, (ii) Established Angle Class III malocclusion with an anterior crossbite involving three to four incisors in Intercuspal position (ICP), (iii) Ability to achieve edge-edge incisor relationship in Retruded contact position (RCP) with no pain or discomfort in TMJ (iv) Minimal dental decompensation of the maxillary and mandibular incisors. (v)-4? (vi) Normodivergent to mild hyperdivergent growth pattern (vii) Concave facial profile (viii) Minimal or no crowding in the maxillary and mandibular arches (ix) Full complement of permanent teeth (third molars excluded) (x) Transition to Maturation phase of growth based on Cervical Vertebrae Maturity Indicators (CVMI) assessment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (i) Class III malocclusion not amenable to functional correction (ii) Presence of true laterognathism or any syndromic craniofacial deformity such as cleft lip and/or palate or any systemic disease that could affect normal growth of the body and/or the jaws. (iii) Claustrophobia and unwillingness to participate in the study (iv) Patients exhibiting allergy/delayed hypersensitivity to methylmethacrylate resins (v) Patients with associated severe TMJ symptoms and any other systemic problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| evaluate the effectiveness of modified fixed RTB as a functional treatment modality for Class III correction during adolescence. Timepoint: 6-9 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) To assess dentoalveolar, skeletal and soft tissue effects of modified fixed RTB therapy for Class III correction during adolescence. 2) To compare temporomandibular joint adaptation changes especially disk-condyle-fossa relationship following treatment of Class III malocclusion using modified fixed RTB and fixed appliances. Timepoint: 18 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Harpreet Singh
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, ESIC Dental College & Hospital
Outcome results
None listed