timely treatment of patients in need of orthodontic treatment. Anomalies of dental arch relationship
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: screening in schools along with specific referral letter and orthodontic consultation. In this group of patients, orthodontic problems are diagnosed, and the referr
Sponsors
Gorgan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 13 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All elementary schools in Gorgan, Aqqala, Kordkuy and Bandar-e-Gaz Second grade students with reversed overjet, one or two anterior teeth crossbite, and/or posterior crossbite Fifth grade students with increased overjet (more than 6mm), one or two anterior teeth crossbite, and/or posterior crossbite
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Schools does not agree to participate in the study Children who refuse to be examined Parents refusal to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Attendance at orthodontist. Timepoint: 6 month after intervention. Method of measurement: parents complete a survey which inquired whether they took the child to the orthodontist. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Commencing orthodontic treatment. Timepoint: 6 months after intervention. Method of measurement: parents complete a survey which inquired whether orthodontic treatment has been commenced. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Damavandi Kamali
Gorgan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed