RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06725979

Effect of the Palatal Expansion Treatment on Reported Sleeping Disorders in Children

Effect of the Rapid Palatal Expansion Treatment on Reported Sleeping Disorders in Children


Sponsor

University of Rijeka

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Apr 8, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to see if expanding the upper jaw with orthodontic therapy can help improve sleep related breathing problems in children. Parents or caregivers will complete the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) to assess their child's sleep before and after treatment. The study will include 20 children with a narrow upper jaw, and a control group of children without this condition. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Will the 3D scans show significant changes in the face after therapy? * Will the dental scans show a larger palate volume after treatment? * Will parents/caregivers notice an improvement in their children's sleep problems after therapy? Researchers will compare 3D facial and dental scans, as well as PSQ results, before and one year after therapy to see if the treatment makes a difference. Participants will: * Receive orthodontic treatment to expand the upper jaw. * Have their sleep related breathing problems assessed by parents or caregivers using the PSQ before and after treatment. * Have 3D scans of their face and teeth taken before and after treatment.


Eligibility

Min Age: 2 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • narrow maxilla

Exclusion Criteria1

  • hypodontia, craniodentofacial deformity-

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Interventions

DEVICEmaxillary expansion using hyrax expander

The rapid expansion of the upper jaw will be performed using palatal expander with hyrax screw, which will be activated 2x a day, until the needed width is reached (according to the cast analysis).


Locations(1)

Faculty of Dental Medicine

Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia

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