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A Comparative Study Between Modified Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander And Modified Rapid Palatal Expander in Molar Distalization Using Cone- Beam Computed Tomography

NCT07038902 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Egypt tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2025-11-01
Last updated
2025-12-24

Condition(s) studied

Malocclusion, Class I/IICrowdingMaxillary First Molar Distalization

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Group A: Modified Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander (MARPE)Group B: Modified Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE)

Group A: Modified Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander (MARPE): A skeletal anchorage-supported with miniscrews inserted into the palate using a self-drilling technique.

Group B: Modified Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE): A tooth-borne anchorage focusing on molar distalization .

Study summary

Comparative study between modified miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander and modified rapid palatal expander in molar distalization using CBCT.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
—
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of permanent dentition * Skeletal Class I * Dental Class II molar relationship with moderate dental crowding * Crowding \>4mm * Good oral hygiene * Healthy periodontal condition Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of craniofacial syndromes or cleft palate * History of previous orthodontic treatment * Poor oral hygiene or active periodontal disease * Contraindications to CBCT imaging (e.g., pregnancy, inability to remain still during the scan)

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Amount of Molar Distalization Measured by CBCT — Baseline (prior to initiation of molar distalization) At the end of the molar distalization phase (approximately 12 weeks post-treatment initiation).

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut branch. Asyut Egypt
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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