Tonsil hypertrophy
Conditions
Interventions
Test group:The tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy and postoperative orthodontic treatment using Alt-RAMEC/PFM protocols
Active control group:The orthodontic treatment using Alt-RAMEC/PFM protocols (the tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy will be performed if necessary after the orthodontic treatment)
Sponsors
School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 10 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria are as follows: 1. Patients before the peak of puberty as determined by the cervical vertebral maturation method (CVM stage 1-3), with an age range of 5 to 10 years old. 2. Presence of anterior crossbite and ANB 50% of oropharyngeal width) by otolaryngologists using the Brodsky grading scale, qualifying patients for tonsillectomy and/or adenotonsillectomy. 5. Demonstrating good oral hygiene, willingness to participate in the study, and adherence to treatment protocols. Acquisition of written informed consent from the participant’s legal guardian.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria are as follows: 1. Acute upper respiratory infection. 2. Body mass index (BMI) >25kg/m2. 3. History of orthodontic treatment or adenotonsillectomy. 4. Patients with craniofacial abnormality, neuromuscular disease and cardiopulmonary disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wits appraisal;A-Y variable; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The change in nocturnal sleep breathing;Sleep-related quality of life;Oral health-related quality of life;The morphologic change in upper airway dimension;The change in dentofacial morphology; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactHong He
School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University
Outcome results
None listed