RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07676695
Twin-Block and LIPUS for TMJ Outcomes in Skeletal Class II Patients
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Early Treatment of Skeletal Class II Patients With Twin-block in Conjunction With Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Temporomandibular Joint Region: a Prospective Clinical Trial
Sponsor
Al-Azhar University
Enrollment
24 participants
Start Date
Jun 18, 2026
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Evaluation of the efficacy of early treatment of skeletal class II patients with twin-block in conjunction with low intensity pulsed ultrasound on temporomandibular joint region: a prospective clinical trial
Eligibility
Min Age: 10 MonthsMax Age: 14 Months
Inclusion Criteria8
- Skeletal class II due to retrognathic mandible.
- Angle's class II Molar relationship.
- All patients involved in the study were in stages II and III based on the modified cervical vertebral maturation stages (CVMS) by Bacetti et al.5
- Proclined upper incisors
- Increased overjet > 5 mm.
- Aligned lower arch or average inclination
- Minimal crowding of lower arch.
- No history of previous orthodontic treatment.
Exclusion Criteria6
- Skeletal class II due to prognathic maxilla.
- Patient with gross facial asymmetry.
- Previous orthodontic or orthopedic treatment.
- Clinical signs and symptoms of any Temporomandibular joint disorders.
- Increased anterior facial vertical dimension.
- Poor oral hygiene.
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Interventions
DEVICEultrasound
low intensity pulsed ultrasound
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NCT07676695