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Effect of Functional Treatment on Mandibular Asymmetric Growth

NCT01113177 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2010-11-09

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Summary

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis is known to alter the mandibular development in children diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. In a number of cases a genuine breakdown of cartilage and bone is seen in the affected joint which leads to asymmetric mandibular growth in the affected side. In cases of unilateral TMJ involvements severe mandibular asymmetric mandibular growth deviations are seen. We hypothesize that these growth deviations can be minimized and controlled by the use functional orthodontic appliance therapy.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Interventions

DEVICE

Distraction splint therapy

After the diagnosis of unilateral TMJ arthritis with clinical asymmetric mandibular growth deviations the JIA patients are offered treatment with a distraction splint. The appliance consists of an acrylic splint (distraction splint) covering the occlusal surfaces of the teeth in the upper or lower dental arch. The height of the splint is thereafter gradually increased every 6th to 10th weeks in order to optimize the mandible growth in the affected side and thereby reduce the overall asymmetric mandibular growth pattern(non-surgical distraction of the TMJ and mandibular condyle).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Aarhus

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Thomas K Pedersen, DDS Ph.D

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
1994-06-30
Primary Completion
2010-09-30
Completion
2010-10-31

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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