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Comparison of Two Miniscrew Anchored Maxillary Protraction Protocols

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Malocclusion, Angle Class III
Crossbite (Anterior) (Posterior)
Interventions
Device: MAMP therapy with MARPE expander
Device: MAMP therapy with Hyrax expander
Registration Number
NCT03712007
Lead Sponsor
University of Sao Paulo
Brief Summary

This study evaluates the dentoskeletal effects produced by two maxillary protraction protocols in adolescent patients. Half of participants will be treated with a tooth-borne and tooth-bone-borne expanders as anchorage in the maxillary arch. Miniscrews will be used as anchorage in the mandibular arch for both groups.

Detailed Description

Class III malocclusion treatment in growing patients is challenging. A new treatment for maxillary protraction using skeletal anchorage reported an efficient maxillary protraction in the late mixed dentition an early permanent dentition. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the dentoskeletal effects produced by two maxillary protraction protocols anchored on miniscrews.

The sample will be recruited at the Orthodontic Clinic of Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Brazil. A sample of thirty-five patients, between 9 and 13 years old will be selected. The inclusion criteria are: Class III malocclusion associated with anterior crossbite. The participants will be allocated into 2 groups. Group 1 will comprise 20 individuals treated with a tooth-bone-borne expander and 2 miniscrews in the mandible Group 2 will comprise 15 individuals treated with a tooth-borne expander and 2 miniscrews in the mandible. Digital models and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) will be obtained before (T1) and 12 months after treatment (T2). Occlusal radiographs and partial (canine to canine) models will be obtained before and immediately after expansion. Two-dimensional cephalometric evaluations will be performed in the Dolphin® software. The arch width, arch perimeter and arch length will be analyzed with the Orthoanalyzer® software. Three-dimensional superimposition at the cranial base of T1 and T2 CBCT images will be performed. The inter incisor diastema will be evaluated by occlusal radiographs and dental models. Discomfort, pain and quality of life will evaluated by questionnaires. After verifying the normal distribution, the intragroup comparison will be performed with paired t test and intergroup comparison will be performed with t test. In the case of lost to follow-up patients, intention to treat analysis will be used. A significance level of 5% will be regarded for all tests.

Temporary pain and discomfort are possible after the installation of the miniscrews. Patients and legal guardians will be informed. After the consent, the treatment can be stoped at any time.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria
  • Both sexes;
  • Ages ranging from 9 to 13 years old;
  • Class III malocclusion;
  • Mandibular canines erupted.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous orthodontic treatment;
  • Cleft lip and palate;
  • Craniofacial syndromes;
  • Systemic and/or neurological diseases.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MAMP therapy with MARPE expanderMAMP therapy with MARPE expanderThe experimental group will comprise 20 patients submitted to miniscrew anchored maxillary protraction (MAMP) with a tooth-bone-borne expander as anchorage in the maxillary arch. The miniscrew assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE) will be used.
MAMP therapy with Hyrax expanderMAMP therapy with Hyrax expanderThe active comparator group will comprise 15 patients submitted to miniscrew anchored maxillary protraction (MAMP) with a tooth-borne expander as anchorage in the maxillary arch. The conventional hyrax expander will be used.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Vertical skeletal discrepancy12 months

CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. Vertical skeletal discrepancy will be observed using the variables: Occ Plane to SN, NF - FH (PP-FH), SN - GoGn, SN- Palatal Plane and others.

Teeth discrepancy12 months

CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. Teeth discrepancy will be observed using the variables: Overjet, Overbite, Interincisal Angle (U1-L1), Molar Relation, Mesial Molar Relationship, U1 - Palatal Plane, IMPA and others.

Maxillary sagittal skeletal discrepancy12 months

CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. The maxillary sagittal skeletal discrepancy will be observed using the variables: SNA, Co-A, Condylion to ANS and others.

Mandibular sagittal skeletal discrepancy12 months

CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. Mandibular sagittal skeletal discrepancy will be observed using the variables: Co-Gn, SNB, Gonial/Jaw Angle and others.

Soft tissue discrepancy12 months

CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. Soft tissue discrepancy will be observed using the variables: Nasolabial Angle (Col-Sn-UL), Upper Lip to E-Plane, Lower Lip to E-Plane, Upper Lip - S line, Lower Lip - S line and others.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maxillary and mandibular inter-first permanent molar distances12 months

Arch dimensions will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2).

Three-dimensional changes12 months

Three-dimensional changes will be observed by the cranial base superimposition of the CBCT exams obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2).

Maxillary and mandibular dental arches lengths12 months

Arch lenght will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2).

Inclination of maxillary and mandibular first permanent molars12 months

Teeth inclination will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2).

Discomfort and pain1 month

Discomfort and pain will be evaluated using a visual analog scale of 10-cm, where 0-cm is no discomfort/pain and 10-cm is the greatest discomfort/pain.

Maxillary and mandibular intercanine distances12 months

The intercanine distance will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2).

Amount of interincisor diastema7 days

The interincisor diastema will be measured in the occlusal radiograph and partial model obtained immediately after expansion.

Parents perception of pain1 month

Parents perception of pain will be evaluated using a visual analog scale of 10-cm, where 0-cm is no discomfort/pain and 10-cm is the greatest discomfort/pain.

Maxillary and mandibular dental arches perimeters12 months

Arch perimeter will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2).

Quality of life evaluation12 months

CPQ (Child Perceptions Questionnaires) will be used to evaluated quality of life. The CPQ8-10 and CPQ11-14 will be applied before (T1), during and after (T2) treatment for patients of both groups.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of São Paulo

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Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil

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