Mandibular deficiency. Anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship
Conditions
Interventions
In this study, the effect of treatment with an activator functional device (which used for stimulating the growth of the mandible) was assessed on the level of end tidal carbon dioxide and percentage
Sponsors
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 15 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Skeletal class two division one malocclusion with normal upper jaw (SNA=80-84) and deficient mandible (SNB <77). Overjet more than 5 mm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of previous orthodontic treatment Systemic disease that affect general and skeletal growth Craniofacial syndromes Respiratory problems not related to orthodontics
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide. Timepoint: before intervention, six months after intervention. Method of measurement: Capnography device.;Percent of blood oxigen saturation. Timepoint: Before intervention, six months after intervention. Method of measurement: Pulse oximetery device. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Respiration rate. Timepoint: The beginning of the study, six months later. Method of measurement: Capnograph device. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactEbrahim Eini
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed