Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Functional Treatment of Class II Malocclusion
Lead Sponsor:
Damascus University
Conditions:
Malocclusion, Angle Class II
Eligibility:
All Genders
11-14 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This experimental study will evaluate the effect of combined treatment with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) and functional appliances (twin-block) on the correction of class II malocclusion, c...
Detailed Description
Studies of the etiologic factors of Class II malocclusions recognize that most Class II malocclusions are a result of mandibular deficiency and not of maxillary excess. For many patients, especially a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Angle class II malocclusion because of mandibular retrognathia
- O.J \> 5 , SNB \< 78
- Patient during growth spurt
Exclusion
- TMJ disorders
- Poor oral hygiene
- Previous orthodontic treatment.
- Patients with syndromes, clefts, or craniofacial abnormalities.
- Reason of contraindication of functional treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 12 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03251807
Start Date
August 1 2017
End Date
March 12 2019
Last Update
July 18 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Damascus University
Damascus, Syria, 00963