Rapid Maxillary Expansion with Low Level Laser Therapy

Launched by NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE, EGYPT · Oct 16, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a treatment for children with a specific dental problem called a posterior crossbite, which can affect how teeth grow and align. The researchers want to see if using a method called rapid maxillary expansion (which helps widen the upper jaw) combined with low-level laser therapy (a gentle light treatment that may help tissues heal) is more effective than just using the expansion method alone. This study is currently recruiting participants aged 6 to 12 years who have a posterior crossbite and are otherwise healthy.

To be eligible for this trial, children must have a certain type of jaw alignment issue, and their mouths should be in a stage of growth with adult teeth coming in. However, children with poor dental hygiene, gum disease, or other serious health conditions will not be included. Participants will receive treatment and will be monitored to see how well their teeth adjust and whether the laser therapy helps improve the results. This study is important as it could lead to better ways to treat jaw alignment issues in children.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Posterior crossbite
• • 2. Patent mid-palatal suture
• • 3. Mixed dentition or early permanent teeth
• • 4. Subjects who reported no medical conditions or prolonged medications
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Poor oral hygiene
• • 2. Active periodontal disease
• • 3. Craniofacial abnormalities
• • 4. Previous orthodontic treatment
• • 5. Any systemic disease or medication that might affect bone metabolism.