3D Analysis of Palatal Morphology of Growing Patients Treated With Rapid Palatal Expander.
Recruiting
Observational Study
Cross-bite
Malocclusion in Children
No Study Drug
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At a Glance
- Age
- 7 – 15
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 36 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · Other
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About This Trial
The aim of the present study is to assess the changes of palatal morphology among growing patients with different vertical facial growth patterns treated with rapid palatal expander.
Thirty-six patients referred to "Policlinico Agostino Gemelli" university hospital will be selected. The eligible criteria are posterior cross-bite, mixed dentition, skeletal Class I relationship and prepubertal stag…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Caucasian origin;
* Mixed dentition stage;
* Angle class I or straight step or mesial step molar relationship in primary dentition;
* Skeletal class I (ANB angle between 0° and 5°);
* Vertical dimension evaluated on lateral cephalograms: SN\^GoGn\>37°: hyperdivergent, SN\^GoGn…
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