Outcome
Type |
Measure |
Description |
Time frame |
Safety issue |
Primary |
Maxillary sagittal skeletal discrepancy |
CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. The maxillary sagittal skeletal discrepancy will be observed using the variables: SNA, Co-A, Condylion to ANS and others. |
12 months |
|
Primary |
Mandibular sagittal skeletal discrepancy |
CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. Mandibular sagittal skeletal discrepancy will be observed using the variables: Co-Gn, SNB, Gonial/Jaw Angle and others. |
12 months |
|
Primary |
Vertical skeletal discrepancy |
CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. Vertical skeletal discrepancy will be observed using the variables: Occ Plane to SN, NF - FH (PP-FH), SN - GoGn, SN- Palatal Plane and others. |
12 months |
|
Primary |
Teeth discrepancy |
CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. Teeth discrepancy will be observed using the variables: Overjet, Overbite, Interincisal Angle (U1-L1), Molar Relation, Mesial Molar Relationship, U1 - Palatal Plane, IMPA and others. |
12 months |
|
Primary |
Soft tissue discrepancy |
CBCT exams will be obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). Reformatted lateral cephalometric images will be obtained using Dolphin software for comparisons with conventional cephalograms. Soft tissue discrepancy will be observed using the variables: Nasolabial Angle (Col-Sn-UL), Upper Lip to E-Plane, Lower Lip to E-Plane, Upper Lip - S line, Lower Lip - S line and others. |
12 months |
|
Secondary |
Maxillary and mandibular inter-first permanent molar distances |
Arch dimensions will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). |
12 months |
|
Secondary |
Maxillary and mandibular intercanine distances |
The intercanine distance will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). |
12 months |
|
Secondary |
Maxillary and mandibular dental arches perimeters |
Arch perimeter will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). |
12 months |
|
Secondary |
Maxillary and mandibular dental arches lengths |
Arch lenght will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). |
12 months |
|
Secondary |
Inclination of maxillary and mandibular first permanent molars |
Teeth inclination will be measured in digital dental models obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). |
12 months |
|
Secondary |
Amount of interincisor diastema |
The interincisor diastema will be measured in the occlusal radiograph and partial model obtained immediately after expansion. |
7 days |
|
Secondary |
Three-dimensional changes |
Three-dimensional changes will be observed by the cranial base superimposition of the CBCT exams obtained before (T1) and after treatment (T2). |
12 months |
|
Secondary |
Discomfort and pain |
Discomfort and pain will be evaluated using a visual analog scale of 10-cm, where 0-cm is no discomfort/pain and 10-cm is the greatest discomfort/pain. |
1 month |
|
Secondary |
Parents perception of pain |
Parents perception of pain will be evaluated using a visual analog scale of 10-cm, where 0-cm is no discomfort/pain and 10-cm is the greatest discomfort/pain. |
1 month |
|
Secondary |
Quality of life evaluation |
CPQ (Child Perceptions Questionnaires) will be used to evaluated quality of life. The CPQ8-10 and CPQ11-14 will be applied before (T1), during and after (T2) treatment for patients of both groups. |
12 months |
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