Comparison of nasal cavity after Rapid Maxillary Expansion in patients with Transverse Atresia

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Palatal Expansion Technique; E06.658.578.458

• Registration Number: RBR-7gc7jk
• Lead Sponsor: IFESP

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-11-03
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Mouth breathing patients; permanent denture; Angle Class I, II or III presenting transverse maxillary atresia with skeletal involvement without previous orthopedic or orthodontic treatment, with indication of Surgical Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion

Exclusion Criteria

Potential candidates for adenoidectomy or adenotonsillectomy, complete occlusion of the nasal cavity by nasal turbinates, intranasal tumors or polyps; purulent secretions in the middle meatus or the floor of the nose; patients with marked facial asymmetries, patients with syndromes or patients with craniofacial abnormalities such as Pierre Robin, Treacher Collins, among others; presence of dental changes or periodontal problems in the teeth supporting the maxillary expansion device

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
It is expected to find an increase in volume and width in the nasal cavity, through the rapid expansion of the surgically assisted maxilla, observed through the comparison of pre and post CT scans, and consequently an improvement in the patient's quality of life through the quality questionnaire. of life.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
It is expected to find a better quality of life through a pre and post quality of life questionnaire.