CompletedNot Applicable

Three Dimensional Changes on Nasal Septum and Alveolar Cleft After Maxillary Expansion

40 participantsStarted 2009-02

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates, by means of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), the alterations in the nasal septum and alveolar cleft volume that occur in cleft lip and palate (CLP) patients after rapid maxillary expansion(RME). 40 unilateral CLP patients (mean age, 11.1 ± 2.2 years) with transverse maxillary deficiency that underwent to RME will be evaluated in this investigation. CBCT images were taken prior to RME (T0) and after the removal of the expander (T1), for adequate secondary bone graft surgical planning. The scans will be used to analyze the effects on the nasal septum, anterior and posterior maxillary basal width (MBW) and alveolar cleft volume.

Who can participate

Age range8 Years – 14 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria comprehended the presence of unilateral cleft lip and palate, rapid maxillary expansion as an initial part of the orthodontic treatment, and absence of previous orthodontic treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * The exclusion criteria were absent maxillary permanent first molars, signs of active periodontal disease, and presence of any additional craniofacial syndrome.

What they're measuring

Alterations on Nasal septum

Timeframe: 1 - 2 months

Changes in the alveolar cleft dimensions

Timeframe: 1 - 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03976609

SponsorPontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-03

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