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Validation of Dental Malocclusion Schematic Representations for Early Orthodontic Treatment

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dental Malocclusion
Interventions
Other: Dental Exam
Other: Orthodontics consult
Other: Call back at 6 month
Registration Number
NCT03991221
Lead Sponsor
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Brief Summary

Dental occlusion is the reciprocal confrontation of the two dental arches. The child has two set of temporary and permanent teeth and passes through different stages of dentition during which dental, skeletal or functional abnormalities may appear.

Dental malocclusion is defined as an incorrect position of the teeth in the bone base, as well as the incoordination of the teeth of the opposite arches or the displacement of the maxillary and mandibular skeletal bases.

When a malocclusion is detected during clinical examination, patients are referred to an orthodontic specialist. The interception in orthodontics is carried out during a growing period; it consists of correcting or reducing malocclusions in evolution and eliminating the functional causes to prevent aggravation of skeletal and dental abnormalities.

An epidemiological study conducted in France on 789 children showed that 37.4% had at least one type of dental malocclusion. In 2010, a study of 5988 French children showed that 14% of them had received orthodontic treatment. These studies reveal a discrepancy between treatment needs and treatments conducted. In addition, certain dental malocclusions and skeletal disorders, such as lateral and anterior crossbite, require early orthodontic treatment in order to avoid aggravation of the occlusion disorder and induction of craniofacial growth disorders. Unfortunately these discrepancies are not always detected by the caregivers (pediatrician, general dentist, pediatric dentist).

A schematic representation of malocclusions in temporary and mixed dentition requiring orthodontic interception has been developed by the investigator's team to provide a simple visual means of identifying these dental and skeletal disorders in order to improve early screening by practitioners involved in the mandatory medical follow-up of children.

Detailed Description

Dental malocclusion is defined as an incorrect position of the teeth in the bone base, as well as the incoordination of the teeth of the opposite arches or the displacement of the maxillary and mandibular skeletal bases.

When a malocclusion is detected during clinical examination, patients are referred to an orthodontic specialist. The interception in orthodontics is carried out during a growing period; it consists of correcting or reducing malocclusions in evolution and eliminating the functional causes to prevent aggravation of skeletal and dental abnormalities. Early intervention is critical for specific dental malocclusions and skeletal disorders, such as lateral and anterior crossbite in order to avoid aggravation of the occlusion disorder and induction of craniofacial growth disorders. Unfortunately these discrepancies are not always detected by the caregivers (pediatrician, general dentist, pediatric dentist).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
659
Inclusion Criteria
  • child between 5 and 10 years old
  • seen in consultation with pediatrician, pediatric dentist, or general dentist,
Exclusion Criteria
  • child not letting himself be examined,
  • children who have already received orthodontic treatment and / or are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment
  • Absence of free and informed consent
  • Non affiliation to a social security regime or CMU

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Dental exam by orthodontic expertsCall back at 6 monthDetection of the presence of at least one malocclusion by orthodontic experts
Dental exam by orthodontic non-specialistsDental ExamDetection of the presence of at least one malocclusion by orthodontic non-specialists with the graphic chart
Dental exam by orthodontic expertsDental ExamDetection of the presence of at least one malocclusion by orthodontic experts
Dental exam by orthodontic expertsOrthodontics consultDetection of the presence of at least one malocclusion by orthodontic experts
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Detection the presence of at least one malocclusion in children, requiring an early orthodontic treatment, compared to orthodontic experts (gold-standard)2 months

Study of the performance of orthodontic non-specialists with the graphic chart to detect the presence of at least one malocclusion in children, requiring an early orthodontic treatment, compared to orthodontic experts (gold-standard)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Detection of each type of malocclusion requiring early orthodontic treatment by non-orthodontist practitioners versus orthodontic experts2 months
Number of orthodontic consultations within 6 months among children screened for a malocclusion reacquiring early orthodontic treatment6 months
Number of orthodontic treatments started within 6 months among children screened for a malocclusion reacquiring early orthodontic treatment6 months
Prevalence of malocclusions identified by orthodontic experts2 months

Trial Locations

Locations (11)

Hôpital de jour pédiatrique - Hôpital Louis Mourier

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Colombes, France

Servide d'odontologie - Hôpital Louis Mourier

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Colombes, France

Odontologie Pédiatrique - Hôpital Louis Mourier

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Colombes, France

Neurologie Pédiatrique - Hôpital Bicêtre

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Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France

Endocrinologie et diabète de l'enfant - Hôpital Bicêtre

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Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France

Cabinet d'odontologie pédiatrique

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Montrouge, France

Cabinet privé pédodontie

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Paris, France

Cabinet privé pédiatrique

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Paris, France

Odontologie Pédiatrique - Hôpital Bretonneau

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Paris, France

Cabinet privé d'odontologie

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Paris, France

Service d'odontologie - Hôpital Bretonneau

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Paris, France

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