En Masse Distaliaztion Via Skeletal Anchorage

Al-Azhar University24 enrolled

Overview

Comparing the efficacy and performance of two conventionally anchored distalizers after modifying them to be skeletally anchored. En masse distalization is attempted by consolidating the posterior maxillary segment "first premolar to second molar" as one unit.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Angle Class II Patients, Distalization

Interventions

DistalizationDEVICE

Distalizing the posterior maxillary segment

Eligibility

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

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Inclusion Criteria: * Full set of permanent teeth present, except for third molar * Bilateral Class II malocclusion with a mesial migration of maxillary posterior teeth * No systemic conditions interfering with treatment, as reported by patient * No previous Orthodontic treatment * Good Oral Hygiene * No use of any for of anti-inflammatory drugs Exclusion Criteria: * Patient who required surgery to correct skeletal discrepancies * Patient with congenital dentoskeletal disorders * Missed or Mutilated teeth in Maxillary arch * Patients with poor oral hygiene

Locations (1)

Al-Azhar University, faculty of dental medicine orthodontic clinic

Cairo, Nasr City, Egypt

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Amount of distalization

difference in initial and final position of maxillary posterior segment

Time frame: 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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