Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Effects of Class III Elastics on Stability of Orthopaedic Class III Correction

Australia42 participantsStarted 2020-07-22

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of adding elastics to orthodontic retainers on the stability of class III correction and whether it reduces the need for jaw surgery.

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients that completed their orthodontic treatment for the management of their skeletal class III with upper jaw retrusion that was treated with Class III orthopaedic appliances, followed by full fixed appliances. * No congenital anomalies or craniofacial syndromes * No other orthodontic treatment * No medical history that effects growth Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital anomalies or craniofacial syndromes * Other orthodontic treatment * Medical history that effects growth

What they're measuring

Difference in overjet of participants in the 2 study arms

Timeframe: 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04911400

SponsorSydney Local Health District

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-01

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