Evaluation of Hard and Soft Tissue Change During Maxillary Expansion Using a Computer-aided Design / Computer-aided Manufacturing Appliance.

NCT ID: NCT06246656

Last Updated: 2025-09-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-02

Study Completion Date

2026-09-01

Brief Summary

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* Hard tissue changes during the transversal expansion of the maxilla using a CAD/CAM expansion appliance.
* Soft tissue changes during the transversal expansion of the maxilla using a CAD/CAM expansion appliance.

Participants will undergo orthodontic treatment, including:

* Initial records (intraoral scan, CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography) scan, face scan)
* Placement of guided orthodontic TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices)
* Skeletal expansion using CAD/CAM appliance
* Fixed multibracket appliance in the upper and lower jaw
* Intermediate and terminal documents (intraoral scan, CBCT scan, face scan)

Detailed Description

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This clinical trial aims to evaluate the influence of maxillary expansion using a CAD/CAM-manufactured appliance impact on the soft and hard tissues in the midfacial region in adolescent and adult orthodontic patients.

This study aims to evaluate how this treatment changes the bony structures and soft tissues (for example, the nose) in the mid-facial region during the transversal expansion of the maxilla using a CAD/CAM expansion appliance.

The appliance consists of two anchorage elements on the first molars and two TADs. The mini-screws are placed on the palate under local anesthesia with the help of drilling templates.

CAD/CAD milled and 3D printed guides will be used for the placement of the TADs.

The study will be conducted on orthodontic patients between 12 and 26 years who will receive fixed orthodontic braces in the upper and lower jaw and show a width deficit of the upper jaw.

Intraoral, face, and computed tomography (CT) scans will be used for the investigation. An intraoral and face scanner enables a high-resolution 3D image of the teeth and face. A CBCT Scan is a three-dimensional X-ray image.

These examinations do not involve pain and are performed during regular follow-up appointments.

Conditions

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Palatal Expansion Technique

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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CAD/CAM milled TAD guides

The position guides for orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD) will be produced by CAD/CAM milling.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Maxillary Expansion

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Palatal Expansion using a CAD/CAM appliance

3D printed guides

The position guides for orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD) will be produced by 3D printing technology.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Maxillary Expansion

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Palatal Expansion using a CAD/CAM appliance

Interventions

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Maxillary Expansion

Palatal Expansion using a CAD/CAM appliance

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Maxillary transverse deficit,
* Lateral crossbite

Exclusion Criteria

* Previous orthodontic treatment,
* Craniofacial anomalies,
* Severe facial asymmetries,
* Pregnancy,
* Periodontal lesions
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

26 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Medical University of Vienna

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Alexander Schwaerzler, DMD

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Xiaohui Rausch-Fan, Prof.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Center of Clinical Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna

Alexander Schwärzler, DMD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna

Erwin Jonke, Prof.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna

Sophia Panwinkler, DMD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna

Locations

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Medical University of Vienna, Department of Orthodontics

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Austria

Central Contacts

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Sophia Panwinkler, DMD

Role: CONTACT

+431400704301

Facility Contacts

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Alexander Schwärzler DMD Prinzipal Investigator, DMD

Role: primary

+436649222987

Other Identifiers

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1804/2022

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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