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Changes of the temporomandibular joint in class III camouflage treatment: CBCT and MRI analysis

Changes of the temporomandibular joint in class III camouflage treatment: CBCT and MRI analysis

Status
Unknown
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20220316003
Enrollment
7
Registered
2022-03-16
Start date
2022-02-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Skeletal class III malocclusion in non-growing patients Class III camouflage treatment, Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), Condyle, Articular disc, Masticatory muscle, Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), Quality of Life (QOL), Class III combined surgical-orthodontic treatment

Interventions

Class III camouflage treatment (standard treatment) - conventional orthodontic treatment with sliding mechanics and separate-canine retraction technique applied - class III elastics propably used - c
Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Class III camouflage treatment

Sponsors

Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (Camouflage group) 1. Mild-moderate skeletal class III malocclusion, with CO-CR discrepancy, 2. 18 years of age or above, with complete mandibular growth (CS6), 3. ASA I with healthy general appearance, 4. Willing to receive camouflage treatment (Surgical group) 1. Skeletal class III malocclusion, treated with bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) completed in 2019-2021, 2. 18 years of age or above, with complete mandibular growth (CS6), 3. ASA I with healthy general appearance

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (Camouflage group) 1. Do not agree to participate and co-operate until the end of the study, 2. Presenting signs and symptoms of TMD, 3. Severe dentofacial deformities, 4. Being diagnosed with psychiatric illness, 5. Planning to get pregnant between 2021-2024, 6. Unable to undergo MRI such as claustrophobia, and having fixed/implanted metal prostheses (can not be removed before MRI) (Surgical group) 1. Do not agree to participate and co-operate until the end of the study, 2. Presenting signs and symptoms of TMD, 3. Severe congenital deformities in craniofacial region (e.g. cleft lip and palate), 4. Having history of major surgery in craniofacial region (for other purposes which were not to correct skeletal class III), 5. Being diagnosed with psychiatric illness

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Condyle position around 6-12 months CBCT,TMJ articular disc position around 6-12 months MRI

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Thickness and length of masticatory muscles around 6-12 months MRI,Signs and symptoms of TMD every 3 months DC/TMD examination form,TMD-contributing factors every 3 months Questionnaires (Oral behavior checklist, PHQ-9, PHQ-15, GAD-7, GCPS),Oral-health related quality of life every 3 months OHIP-14

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPipop Sutthiprapaporn

Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University

spipop@kku.ac.th0885728015

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026