Changes in the Sagittal Pharyngeal Airway Dimension Following Leveling and Alignement in Class II Division 2 Patients

Launched by NOURHAN M.ALY · Sep 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how orthodontic treatment changes the space in the throat area of young patients who have a specific type of teeth misalignment called Class II Division 2 malocclusion. The main goal is to see how the airway size and the position of the lower jaw change after the initial stage of leveling and aligning teeth. This study is currently recruiting participants aged 12 to 16 years who meet certain criteria, such as having full permanent teeth (except for wisdom teeth) and a noticeable deep bite.

To be eligible for the study, participants must have a specific type of teeth alignment problem and be at certain stages of growth as measured by a dental index. However, those who have had previous orthodontic treatment or have certain jaw issues or facial abnormalities won't be included. Participants can expect to contribute to important research that may help improve orthodontic treatment outcomes for others in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Class II/2 subjects as per the British Standard Institute Classification.
• • Age ranging from 12-16 years, with Cervical Vertebral Maturational Index (CVMI) stages 4, and 5.
• • Contact between maxillary and mandibular incisors, with the presence of a deep bite of at least 70%.
• • Full permanent dentition, aside from the third molars
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous orthodontic treatment.
• • Patients with severe transverse problems, pain and/or clicking sound in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
• • Patients with craniofacial anomalies or diagnosed syndromes