Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Non-Helical Palatal Expander: An appliance similar to Quad Helix but without the helices, made using a round beta titanium wire will be given for 6 months
Control Intervention1: Quad He
Sponsors
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with early mixed dentition 2. Patients in CVMI stage 1 - 3 3. Patients with transverse maxillary discrepancy 4. Patients with narrow maxilla with or without posterior crossbite 5.Patients whose parents/guardians willing to give written and informed consent to this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with any systemic illness. 2. Patients with any bleeding and clotting disorders 3. Patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders. 4. Patients with metabolic bone disease. 5. Patients with suppressive therapy of the immune system. 6. Patients with infections or circulatory problems. 7. Patients who have undergone any other type of orthodontic treatment. 8. Patients whose growth phase has ceased.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in: Inter-Canine width, Inter premolar width, Inter-molar width, Mid-palatine sutureTimepoint: Baseline, 6 months post-treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Decrowding of anteriors, proclination by direct method & spacingTimepoint: Baseline, 6 months post-treatment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Shweta Sunil Nair
Rural Dental College
Outcome results
None listed