The effects of a newly designed stepwise functional appliance on growth and development in Class II mandibular deficient patients.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disordersClass II mandibular deficiency.Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12610000298011
- Lead Sponsor
- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Dentistry
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
1. Aged between 12 and 14.
2.Have a Class II dental and skeletal relationship with mandibular deficiency
3.Decreased lower facial height
4.Permanent dentition
5.No severe posterior crowding
6.No previous orthodontic treatment, trauma and no dental or congenital anomalies
7.Good oral hygiene and no periodontal disease.
Exclusion Criteria
Severe crowding
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduced overjet and protrusion of the mandible within normal limits as assessed by cephalometric measurements, 3DMD photography and other radiographic evidence.[18 months following intervention commencement.]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method il[Nil]