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Correlation Between Dental Inclination and Bone Thickness in Patients With Class III Dentofacial Deformities

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dentofacial Deformities
Interventions
Procedure: orthodontic decompensation
Registration Number
NCT02491619
Lead Sponsor
Michelle Sendyk
Brief Summary

The correlation between tooth inclination and bone thickness and the comparison between thickness measurements and buccolingual inclination before and after dental decompensation will be evaluated through tridimensional images in individuals with class III dentofacial deformities.

Detailed Description

Class III dentofacial deformity is associated with important functional, psychological and aesthetic changes and thus individuals affected by this type of deformity are motivated in seeking treatment. The sample will consist of three-dimensional images of 40 individuals with Class III dentofacial deformities. From these images generated by CBCT scans, the buccolingual inclinations of all teeth and maxillo-mandibular alveolar bone thickness in three different heights will be measured (3, 6 and 8 mm) from the cementoenamel junction through the Dolphin 3D® program. The 3D scans of the sample will be evaluated in two stages: the initial stage and after dental decompensation at the end of pre-surgical orthodontic phase. Pearson correlation test will be used to verify the relationship between tooth inclination and bone thickness. The thickness measurements and buccolingual inclination will be compared between treatment times (initial and pre-surgical) using paired Student t-test.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Brazilian nationality;
  • Class III malocclusion, for molars and canines;
  • Concave facial profile;
  • Indications for orthodontic-surgical treatment;
  • Craniofacial growth finalized ;
  • Absence of tooth extractions;
  • No local and / or general contraindications for surgery;
  • No previous orthodontic-surgical treatment;
  • Good dental and periodontal conditions.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Facial asymmetry;
  • Absence of teeth (except the third molars);
  • Periodontal disease and vertical or horizontal bone resorption;
  • Extensive metal restorations;
  • Previous orthodontic treatment;
  • Root anomalies.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Orthodontic decompensationorthodontic decompensationOrthodontic decompensation in patients with class III dentofacial deformities
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in tooth inclination and bone thickness after tooth decompensation12 months after the begginning of orthodontic treatment, prior to orthognathic surgery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Sao Paulo

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Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

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