The effect of low level laser on mandibular growth in patients treated with functional appliance

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Recruiting

• Conditions: mandibular deficiency.; Developmental disorders of jaws; M27.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20210221050435N1
• Lead Sponsor: Yazd University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 26 April 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

Age range 10 to 13 years for girls and 11 to 14 years for boys
The patient profile in clinical view show the pattern of skeletal class II with mandibular deficiency so that the patient with retrognathic appearance has more acceptance profile after bringing the mandible forward.
The patient has dental canine and molar class II relationship

Exclusion Criteria

History of disease affected the growth process
History of jaw surgery
History of trauma to skull and face

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Increase rate of Co-Gn variable. Timepoint: Measurement of Co-Gn variable at the beginning of study (before the start of intervention) and after the end of functional appliance treatment period (after 6 months). Method of measurement: Measurement on lateral cephalometric radiographs using a ruler and conveyor.;Increase rate of ANB variable. Timepoint: Measurement of ANB variable at the beginning of study (before the start of intervention) and after the end of functional appliance treatment period (after 6 months). Method of measurement: Measurement on lateral cephalometric radiographs using a ruler and conveyor.