CompletedNot Applicable

The Effectiveness of Combined Design Nance/Transpalatal Arch Appliance in Maintaining Arch Dimensions After Premature Extraction of Primary Molars

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of N-TPA appliance compared to Nance SM in maintaining the arch dimensions after bilateral premature extraction of primary molars in children.

Who can participate

Age range8 Years – 9 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Fully erupted maxillary permanent first molars. * Angle's class I occlusion.(31) * Adequate space for premolar eruption according to Moyer's arch length analysis.(31) * Fair to good oral hygiene according to Silness and Loe plaque index.(32) * No history of allergy to polymethyl methacrylate. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with congenitally absent permanent successors. * Children with successors not covered by bone with 2/3 of the root formed.(33)

What they're measuring

Efficacy in maintaining arch dimensions

Timeframe: 9 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05514145

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-05-01

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