Dental Overjet, Skeletal Class II Malocclusion
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial si to compare two removable devices used to treat the mandibular retrusion in growing patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: * the efficacy of the two devices in the reduction of the overjet * the neuromuscolar effects developed on the stomatognatic system Participants will be instructed in the use and maintenance of the devices and will be checked every 15-30 days for one year.
Interventions
DEVICEdental movement
Possibility to reduce the protrusion of upper incisors
Sponsors
University of L'Aquila
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
9 Years to 15 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* skeletal class II relationship, * complete eruption of upper first premolars * presence of unilateral or bilateral cross bite (falling within grade 3 IOTN index).
Exclusion criteria
* IOTN (INDEX OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT NEED) index \> 4; * presence of epilepsy, * systemic disease, * TMD, or periodontal disease; * lack of written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in the horizontal distance between the upper and lower incisors | 12 months | To evaluate the possible reduction of the horizontal distance between the incisors of the two dental arches at two specific times |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed