The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Invisalign Palatal Expander system ingrowing patients. This study compares the treatment outcomes of Invisalign Palatal Expander system to conventional treatments through randomized controlled trial.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
120
Invisalign palatal expander system: The Invisalign® Palatal Expander System (AlignTechnology, inc.) is 3D-printed orthodontic device for maxillary expansion.
Hyrax expander: The Hyrax-type maxillary expander will include a midline self-locking screw. The expansion screw is connected to the conventional molar bands or printed clasps, which are cemented on the maxillary first molars (or on the maxillary primary second molars), via 0.9 mm stainless-steel wire. The framework is soldered to the bands and extends on the palatal side to the primary canines or canines. The expander will be fabricated by a qualified laboratory technician
University of the Pacific
San Francisco, California, United States
RECRUITINGWidth change
Transverse changes on CBCTs
Time frame: 12-18 months
Arch width change
Arch width change measured on digital study casts
Time frame: 12-18 months
Cephalometric changes
Common Cephalometric measurements changes on CBCT analysis
Time frame: 12-18 months
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