Effect of Skeletally Anchored Reversed PowerScope Appliance in Orthodontic Treatment of Patients With Class III Malocclusion
Effect of PowerScope Appliance in Treatment of Patients With Class 3 Malocclusion
About this trial
This is an interventional screening trial for Effect of PowerScope Appliance in Treatment of Patients With Class 3 Malocclusion
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria :
- Mild to moderate Class III malocclusion adolescent patients with ANB (-3 - 0).
- All permanent teeth are erupted (3rd molar not included).
- An age of patients range from 14 to 18 years.
- Good oral and general health.
- No systemic disease or regular medication that could interfere and/or affect orthodontic teeth movement.
- No previous orthodontic treatment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Orthodontic cases with severe crowding of upper and lower anterior segment that require extraction treatment approach.
- Patients with a blocked-out tooth that will not allow for placement of the bracket at the initial bonding appointment.
Sites / Locations
- Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Sallam
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Group (A): using reversed skeletally anchored PowerScope as a fixed functional appliance.
Group (B): using dentally anchored reversed PowerScope as a fixed functional appliance
eight patients with mild to moderate Class IΙΙ malocclusion who will be treated by pre-adjusted straight wire appliance followed by reversed skeletally anchored PowerScope as a fixed functional appliance.
eight patients with mild to moderate Class IΙΙ malocclusion who will be treated by pre-adjusted straight wire appliance followed by dentally anchored reversed PowerScope as a fixed functional appliance