Adenoidectomy
Conditions
Interventions
This is a two-arm randomized controlled clinical trial. The sample will consist of 36 children, who will be randomly allocated into two groups: the rapid maxillary expansion group (RME) (18 patients),
Sponsors
Departamento de Estomatologia
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Eligibility
Age
5 Years to 7 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 5 to 7 years; of both sexes; who require surgical intervention (adenotonsillectomy); presenting with maxillary atresia; and with unilateral or bilateral posterior crossbite, whether apparent or functional.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children requiring other modalities of interceptive orthodontic treatment during the experimental period; patients using medications that alter bone metabolism; patients with a body mass index greater than twenty-five; patients with craniofacial malformations; and patients with cognitive impairments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate sleep quality, obstructive sleep apnea events, and bruxism before adenotonsillectomy, after surgery, and after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effects on respiratory capacity at rest and during exercise;To validate the Pediatric Bruxism Questionnaire and high-resolution portable oximetry by comparing them with polysomnography, the gold standard | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactLetícia Quadros
Federal University of Santa Maria
Outcome results
None listed