3D Evaluation of Powerscope Appliance in Treatment of Skeletal Class 2 Malocclusion

N/ACompletedNCT04972084

Al-Azhar University12 enrolled

Overview

The study is aiming to evaluate the efficacy of Powerscope appliance in treatment of skeletal Class 2 malocclusion by three-dimensional image. Powerscope appliance is a hybrid fixed functional appliance used for treatment of Class II malocclusion with a retruded mandible.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Class II Malocclusion, Division 1

Interventions

Powerscope groupDEVICE

Treatment of Class II malocclusions using Powerscope appliance

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 14 YearsMax age: 16 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy post pubertal female patients of age range 14 to 16 years old, manifesting features of post pubertal cervical vertebrae maturational stages 4, 5 and 6 (deceleration, maturation, and completion). 2. Skeletal class 2 malocclusion of ANB angle greater than 4° with retrognathic mandible. 3. Class II division 1 malocclusion with at least an end-on Class II molar relationship. 4. Presence of all permanent dentition excluding third molars. 5. Good oral hygiene. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of previous orthodontic treatment. 2. Any systemic disease that could affect the orthodontic treatment. 3. Patients with periodontal diseases. 4. Patients with temporomandibular disorders.

Locations (1)

Al-Azhar university, Faculty of oral and dental medicine

Cairo, Naser City, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The Condylar head volumetric changes

The change in Condylar head volume before and after usage of Powerscope appliance

Time frame: six months

Secondary Outcomes

Mandibular length

The change in the length of the mandible

Time frame: six months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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