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Single Palatal Temporary Anchorage Device for Anterior Open Bite

United Kingdom32 participantsStarted 2021-04-01

Plain-language summary

Participants are orthodontic patients with anterior open bite (AOB) malocclusion. These patients will be treated by molar intrusion achieved using one of two interventions, either orthodontic fixed appliances incorporating a single palatal Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD) or orthodontic fixed appliances incorporating two buccal TADs

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with AOB of 1-6mm * Aged between (12 and 40 years). * Able to consent. * Patient due to undergo orthodontic treatment with fixed orthodontic braces. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has previously had upper first permanent molar extraction. * Patient with congenital cleft of lip and/or palate or any other craniofacial anomalies. * Patient with bone disease or taking medications that affect the bone quality or nature. * Patient with an active digit sucking habit. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women

What they're measuring

Molar intrusion

Timeframe: 9-12 months after treatment commences

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04419805

SponsorUniversity of Dundee

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10-30

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