Effects of two different post-expansion retention methods in the mixed dentitio

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Tooth size-arch length discrepancies; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000984695
• Lead Sponsor: Zoe Thorning

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-09-08
• Last Update Posted: 18 September 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

All participants will be selected based on the following criteria:
1.All participants must possess a mixed dentition, with both permanent and primary teeth present
2.All participants must have all permanent first molars and incisors erupted
3.All participants must be about to receive rapid expansion therapy using a Hyrax expander
4.All participants must only be receiving expansion treatment at this point in time
5.All participants must have no craniofacial abnormalities or syndromes

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patient is not in the mixed dentition
2. Patient does not have all permanent first molars and incisors
3. Patient is going into another appliance during or immediately after treatment
4. Any craniofacial abnormalities.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified