Class II Malocclusion, Division 1
Conditions
Brief summary
The study is aiming to evaluate the efficacy of Powerscope appliance in treatment of skeletal Class 2 malocclusion by three-dimensional image. Powerscope appliance is a hybrid fixed functional appliance used for treatment of Class II malocclusion with a retruded mandible.
Interventions
DEVICEPowerscope group
Treatment of Class II malocclusions using Powerscope appliance
Sponsors
Al-Azhar University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
14 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Healthy post pubertal female patients of age range 14 to 16 years old, manifesting features of post pubertal cervical vertebrae maturational stages 4, 5 and 6 (deceleration, maturation, and completion). 2. Skeletal class 2 malocclusion of ANB angle greater than 4° with retrognathic mandible. 3. Class II division 1 malocclusion with at least an end-on Class II molar relationship. 4. Presence of all permanent dentition excluding third molars. 5. Good oral hygiene.
Exclusion criteria
1. History of previous orthodontic treatment. 2. Any systemic disease that could affect the orthodontic treatment. 3. Patients with periodontal diseases. 4. Patients with temporomandibular disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Condylar head volumetric changes | six months | The change in Condylar head volume before and after usage of Powerscope appliance |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mandibular length | six months | The change in the length of the mandible |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed