Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified Health Condition 2: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1)presence of transverse skeletal maxillary deficiency with or without the presence of posterior crossbite as described by Penn CBCT transverse analysis (2)incomplete radiographic ossification of the mid palatal suture according to Angelieri’s classification (3) bilateral presence of first and second upper premolars and first upper molars .
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1)Those with any craniofacial irregularities, and any bone defects, (2) those who have received previous orthodontic / orthopedic treatment (3) patients with systemic and periodontal disease (4) those with a portion of suture where fusion has occurred ( stage E in accordance with Angilieri’s classification) and with no low- density spaces along the suture.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amount of Maxillary Skeletal Expansion Assessed by Change in Midpalatal Sutural WidthTimepoint: Three months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Change in Nasal Width 2.Change in Alveolar Bone Thickness 3.Change in Buccal Alveolar Bone Crest Level 4.Change in Dental InclinationTimepoint: Three months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
KMCT Dental College, Kozhikode