Health Condition 1: K038- Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Modified Reverse Twin Block appliance.: Modified Reverse Twin Block appliance given to children with class III malocclusion.
Appliance is cemented on the upper and lower dental arches.
Sponsors
Dr Ananya Rao K
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Children in the age group of 5 – 13 years. 2) Young growing patients exhibiting class III malocclusion (CVM stage 1-4). 3) Wits appraisal of 1mm or less. 4) Anterior cross bite or incisor end to end relationship. 5) Class III molar relationship. 6) Children whose parent/legal guardian have given consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Medically and physically compromised children. 2) Patients with existing temporomandibular joint disorders. 3) Patients requiring surgical intervention for Class III correction ( Wits appraisal reading greater than -5mm ) 4) Children/ parents not consenting to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Three dimensional evaluation of the changes in condyle and glenoid fossa using CBCT.Timepoint: Baseline and 12-14 months after appliance wear. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the mandibular ramus lengthTimepoint: Baseline and 12-14 months after appliance wear. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Rajmohan Shetty
A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore.
Outcome results
None listed