The particular health condition(s) or problem(s) being prevented. Masticatory performance Masticatory ability Bite-raising Biteplate
Conditions
Interventions
Biteplate is a thick acrylic appliance with metal clasps that attach to the teeth. The posterior biteplate acrylic will be adjusted until there are even and simultaneous contact on both sides, all the
at least one contact point per tooth will contact on the biteplate and make the 2-mm clearance between upper and lower incisors.
,The trapezoidal-shape orthodontic banding cement are placed on the pal
Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device
removable posterior biteplate,orthodontic banding cement
Sponsors
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 14-40, who have a natural permanent dentition with healthy periodontium Patients treated by comprehensive fixed orthodontic appliances whose bite-raising are required All participants had no significant facial deformity or symptoms of cranio-mandibular disorders, and no temporomandibular symptoms
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with food allergies including dried peanuts, cookies, apples, dried cuttlefish, boiled rice, boiled eggs, tofu, and jelly Patients who have systemic diseases or undergoing the medications that might affect the masticatory functions Patients with poor compliance Patients whose bite-raising phase is completed before 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| masticatory performance before, immediate, 1 month, 3 monthes after using the appliance masticatory performance index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| food intake ability before, immediate, 1 month, 3 monthes after using the appliance food intake ability score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPokchat Bunpu
Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed