Three Levels of Force Application for Maxillary Protraction (MaxiProtr)
Skeletal Class 3 Malocclusion Due to Maxillary Deficiency
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Skeletal Class 3 Malocclusion Due to Maxillary Deficiency
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
The patients will be included in the study if they have the following:
- An age range from 7 to 10 years.
- Patients diagnosed to have skeletal class 3 malocclusion due to retruded maxilla and/or combined maxillary retrusion with mild mandibular protrusion. (based on cephalometric analysis)
- No serious systemic diseases and/or medical treatment that could interfere with orthodontic tooth movement such as analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and hormone supplements or antibiotics.
- Good oral hygiene and periodontal conditions.
- No evidence of craniofacial anomalies, such as cleft lip and palate or previous history of trauma, bruxism or parafunctions.
- No previous orthodontic or orthognathic treatment.
Exclusion criteria:
The patients will be excluded from the study if they have the following:
- Systemic diseases or medications that could interfere with orthodontic treatment.
- Poor oral hygiene or periodontally compromised patients.
- Craniofacial anomalies or previous history of trauma, bruxism or parafunctions.
- Previous orthodontic treatment.
Sites / Locations
- Alazhar University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
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classic occlusal level, low point of force application
Nasal level, Medium point of force application
Infrorbital level, High level
the point of force application for maxillary protraction is at the level of the occlusal plane.
the point of force application for maxillary protraction is at 20 mm from the occlusal plane (Nasal floor).
the point of force application for maxillary protraction is at the level of the infraorbital foramen