CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Effect of Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Tooth Color

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2023-08-10

Plain-language summary

This prospective study aimed to evaluate effects of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) on the color, maxillary anterior teeth by comparing them with untreated control group.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria for the study group: Young adult patients with completed growth and development, Presence of maxillary transverse deficiency greater than 5 mm, Patients with bilateral or unilateral posterior crossbite, Absence of congenital tooth loss, fractures, restorative procedures, or root canal treatment in the maxillary arch, Good patient cooperation. Inclusion criteria for the control group: Young adult patients with no history of orthodontic treatment, Absence of congenital tooth loss, fractures, restorative procedures, or root canal treatment in the maxillary anterior teeth. \- Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria for both groups: Patients consuming more than two cups of coffee or tea per day, Patients who smoke, Presence of systemic disorders that interfere with surgical procedures or bone metabolism, Patients with craniofacial deformities or syndromic conditions, Patients with poor cooperation.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Tooth color parameters

Timeframe: 17 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07150572

SponsorBezmialem Vakif University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-25

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Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.