Evaluation of the bone formation in the midpalatal suture after low level laser irradiation

“In vivo evaluation of the osteoinductive action of low-power laser on bone formation of the median palatal suture after rapid maxillary expansion

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-2spcx5

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2020-05-19

Start date

2014-04-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-27

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Conditions

Orthodontics Interceptive, Palatal Expansion Technique, Bone Regeneration, Laser Therapy

Interventions

All patients were submitted to rapid maxillary expansion with a Hyrax expander. Patients were divided into 2 groups (control- n=16 and laser- n=18). Only in one group, low level laser was applied to t

Device

Procedure/surgery

Eligibility

Age

6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 6 to 12 years old; both genders; patients in mixed dentition; skeletal maxillary hypoplasia; crossbite greater than 4 mm; intermolar distance smaller than 31mm; upper first permanent molars fully erupted

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with dark pigmentation on the palate region; patients with systemic abnormalities; patients with special needs; presence fo dental malformations; patients with high risk for dental caries; high dental caries activity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Verify bone formation acceleration in midpalatal suture with low-level laser irradiation evaluated by occlusal radiographs. Evaluation performed by bone density (pixels) in the midpalatal suture;There was no bone acceleration in the midpalatal suture with low-level laser irradiation in relationship to the placebo group	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes are not expected	—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactFábio Romano

School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto

fabioromano@forp.usp.br16 3315 4146

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)