Models, Dental
Conditions
Interventions
It will be a randomized controlled clinical trial consisting of two parallel arms, single-blinded. Each study arm will consist of patients randomly allocated according to a 1:1 ratio. The therapies wi
Sponsors
Bauru Dental School - University of Sao Paulo
Bauru Dental School - University of Sao Paulo
Eligibility
Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria consist of: (1) patients of both sexes; (2) age between 14 and 18 years, in the final stage of mixed or young permanent dentition; (3) patients with unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite; (4) patients with maxillary atresia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The following will be excluded: (1) patients with a history of orthodontic treatment; (2) patients with systemic or neurological conditions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will consist of tomographic measurements for evaluations and comparisons of the dentoskeletal and periodontal effects of rapid maxillary expansion of the two protocols. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes will be the measurements on digital dental models and changes in upper airway function after the two RME protocols. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactIvan Silva
Bauru Dental School - University of Sao Paulo
Outcome results
None listed