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Measuring backward movement of upper posterior teeth in orthodontic patients using a new distalizer appliance

Early Phase 1
Conditions
Orthodontic patient with Class II molar relationship.
Anomalies of dental arch relationship, Disto-occlusion
Registration Number
IRCT201302269085N3
Lead Sponsor
Vice chancellor for research and technology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Class II molar relation, presence of both maxillary molars on both side and need for distalization in orthodontic treatment

Exclusion Criteria

Any craniofacial malformation, maxillary molar root resorption and more than one cusp Class II molar relation.

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Distal movement of maxillary molars (mm). Timepoint: After completion of distalization. Method of measurement: Surface laser scanning of maxillary casts before and after trial.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Buccal movement of maxillary first molars (mm). Timepoint: After completion of distalization. Method of measurement: Surface laser scanning of maxillary casts before and after trial.
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