Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on the Temporomandibular Joint During Treatment of Skeletal Class II Malocclusion
Lead Sponsor:
mahmoud abdelhameed mohamed
Conditions:
Malocclusion Class II
Eligibility:
All Genders
9-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
to evaluate effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on mandibular condylar volume and position after treatment of Class II malocclusion with Twin Block (TB) functional therapy via cone beam computed ...
Detailed Description
to evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on mandibular condylar volume and position after treatment of Class II malocclusion with Twin Block (TB) functional therapy via cone-beam compu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Skeletal Class II (ANB°\> 5°) with the normal maxilla (SNA°=82°±4°) and retrognathic mandible (SNB°\< 78°).
- Overjet greater than 5 mm.
- Minimal crowding in dental arches (≤ 3 mm).
- The lower incisors should be on average inclination or slightly retroclined.
- All the patients were in stages II and III based on the modified cervical vertebral maturation stages(CVMS) according to Bacetti et al.
Exclusion
- Previous history of orthodontic treatment.
- Congenitally missing or extracted permanent tooth (except third molars).
- Posterior crossbites or severe maxillary transverse deficiency.
- Severe facial asymmetry determined by clinical or radiographic examination.
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Systemic diseases that may affect orthodontic treatment results.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 20 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04376190
Start Date
December 1 2017
End Date
August 20 2019
Last Update
May 6 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al- Azhar University,
Cairo, Cairo Nasr City, Egypt, 11751