CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Maxillary Third Molar Extraction vs. Non-extraction on Distalization of First Molars in a Group of Adolescent Patients

Egypt22 participantsStarted 2021-02-28

Plain-language summary

There is a scarcity in literature regarding the influence of maxillary third molar on distalization . This study aimed to compare the influence of unerupted maxillary third molars and their extraction on the bilateral distalization of upper first molars using the infra-zygomatic gear distalizer

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 19 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescent patients aged 16-19 years * skeletal Class I * bilateral Class II molar relationship. defined by at least an end-to-end molar relationship. * normal vertical growth pattern. * full permanent dentition with unerupted upper third molars. Exclusion Criteria: * skeletal Class II or Class III relationship. * past orthodontic treatment. * poor oral hygiene. * Increased vertical dimension.

What they're measuring

distalization amount of maxillary firs molars at the crown and root levels

Timeframe: From pre to post distalization (an average of 8 months)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05647720

SponsorFuture University in Egypt

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-15

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