Evaluation of Secondary Alveolar Cleft Reconstruction
Egypt14 participantsStarted 2024-11-07
Plain-language summary
The rehabilitation of the disorganized maxilla is the primary objective of secondary alveolar bone grafting (SABG) for alveolar clefts, as the bony reconstruction of the discontinued maxillary arch would permit proper anterior teeth eruption, improve their orthodontic movements, restore the nasal and alar base symmetry, counteract the growth disturbance effects and seal the oronasal communication. By the time the transverse growth of the maxillary arch is nearly complete during the mixed dentition stage, (SABG) intends to bridge the maxillary continuity by a quantitative bone graft entity that minimizes the maxillary collapse and growth impairment after an appropriate separation and elevation of the nasal and mucosal flaps.
Who can participate
Age range
9 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients of both sexes with unilateral secondary maxillary alveolar cleft, during the mixed dentition stage with an age range of (eight to twelve years old)
. Good general good health and proper state of oral hygiene.
Exclusion criteria
. The detection of maxillary pathosis or palatal fistulae during the radiographic or clinical examination.
. Patients with systemic disorders that would compromise the bone harvest or graft outcomes, those with cleft-associated syndromes or a history of previous failed (SABG)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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