Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy
Conditions
Keywords
teeth position, jaw alignment
Brief summary
Patients suffering from congenital fourth cranial nerve palsy may have misalignment of jaws as well as teeth due to head tilt in childhood.
Detailed description
Measurement of teeth and jaw parameters in patients suffering from congenital fourth cranial nerve palsy compared to patients without fourth cranial nerve palsy.
Interventions
teeth molding in patients suffering from congenital fourth nerve palsy
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* unilateral congenital fourth nerve palsy * natural teeth occlusion * age \> 18 years
Exclusion criteria
* bilateral fourth nerve palsy * no natural teeth occlusion
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| angle between teeth positions from upper and lower jaw | 3 to 6 months after recruitment | The angle between teeth positions from upper and lower jaw will be measured using teeth molding. |
Countries
Switzerland