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Evaluation of Pain and Functional Impairments When Treating Class III Malocclusion Using Two Treatment Procedures

Launched by DAMASCUS UNIVERSITY · Mar 10, 2025

Trial Information

Current as of April 22, 2025

Completed

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

Treating skeletal Class III malocclusion presents challenges. However, various methods have been implemented for treating Class III cases through growth modification during the primary and mixed dentition stages, such as the removable mandibular retractor (RMR) and recently bone-anchored intermaxillary traction (BAIMT) system. In orthodontics, there has been increasing interest in assessing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for two reasons: First, the patient's psychosocial well-being enhances collaboration during treatment. Second, the results of orthodontic treatment may advance i...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Growing patients between the ages of 12-15 of either gender.
  • Angle's class III malocclusion.
  • Skeletal class III (-4 \< ANB \< + 1).
  • Anterior crossbite involving two or more teeth or edge-to-edge incisor relationship with or without a forward shift of the mandible during closure.
  • The incisor mandibular plane's (IMPA) angle should be between 85° and 100°.
  • Maxillary constriction necessitates expansion.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Skeletal class III malocclusion is mainly caused by maxillary retrognathism.
  • Severe skeletal class III, mainly resulting from mandibular prognathism.
  • Contraindications for the application of the mini-screws.
  • The presence of supernumerary teeth or missing ones except for the third molars.
  • The presence of cleft lip or craniofacial syndromes and/or palate abnormalities.

Trial Officials

Ahmad S. Zakaria, DDS MSc

Principal Investigator

Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, Kelantan, Malaysia

Rozita Hassan, DDS MSc PhD

Study Chair

Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, USM Health Campus, Kelantan, Malaysia

About Damascus University

Damascus University, a prestigious institution located in Syria, is committed to advancing medical research and healthcare innovation through its clinical trial initiatives. With a focus on fostering collaboration between academia and clinical practice, the university aims to enhance the understanding of various medical conditions and improve patient outcomes. By leveraging its extensive network of researchers, healthcare professionals, and state-of-the-art facilities, Damascus University strives to contribute to the global body of knowledge in the medical field and support the development of effective therapeutic interventions.

Locations

Damascus, , Syrian Arab Republic

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

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