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Comparison of fixed versus removable bite blocks for correction of prominent upper front teeth in childre

Not Applicable
Conditions
Functional treatment of Class II division 1 malocclusions
Oral Health
Class II division 1 malocclusion
Registration Number
ISRCTN14352531
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Dundee
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Ongoing
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
88
Inclusion Criteria

1. Class II division 1 malocclusion
2. No history of active orthodontic treatment
3. Overjet > 6mm (IOTN 4a/5a)
4. Age 9 - 14 years
5. Child & parent/carer who are able to assent and consent, respectively

Exclusion Criteria

1. Overjet <6mm
2. Mobile/loose deciduous teeth
3. Profound hypodontia affecting the incisor region (>1 missing tooth per quadrant)
4. Subjects taking growth hormone or endocrine disorders
5. Suspected or identifiable syndromes
6. Subjects with cleft lip and palate
7. Anterior open bite

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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