Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of the Effect of Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Tooth Color
Lead Sponsor:
Bezmialem Vakif University
Conditions:
Maxillary Transverse Deficiency
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This prospective study aimed to evaluate effects of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) on the color, maxillary anterior teeth by comparing them with untreated control group.
Detailed Description
In this study fifteen patients who underwent SARME and fifteen untreated control patients were included. Color measurements of the six maxillary anterior teeth were performed using a spectrophotometer...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria for the study group:
- Young adult patients with completed growth and development,
- Presence of maxillary transverse deficiency greater than 5 mm,
- Patients with bilateral or unilateral posterior crossbite,
- Absence of congenital tooth loss, fractures, restorative procedures, or root canal treatment in the maxillary arch,
- Good patient cooperation.
- Inclusion criteria for the control group:
- Young adult patients with no history of orthodontic treatment,
- Absence of congenital tooth loss, fractures, restorative procedures, or root canal treatment in the maxillary anterior teeth.
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Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria for both groups:
- Patients consuming more than two cups of coffee or tea per day,
- Patients who smoke,
- Presence of systemic disorders that interfere with surgical procedures or bone metabolism,
- Patients with craniofacial deformities or syndromic conditions,
- Patients with poor cooperation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 10 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07150572
Start Date
August 10 2023
End Date
August 1 2025
Last Update
September 2 2025
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye), 34093