Evaluating how fixing crossbites affects children's speech

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the speech performance of children aged 8 to 10 years with anterior dental crossbite before and after orthodontic treatment. The study involves using a removable anterior expansion screw and posterior bite planes to correct the crossbite. Participants will undergo a speech evaluation and complete a Child Perceptions Questionnaire to measure the impact of the treatment on their quality of life. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of early interceptive orthodontic treatment in improving speech and overall oral health-related quality of life.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* healthy cooperative children aged 8-10 years
* have at least one or more maxillary permanent incisors in a crossbite relationship
* fully erupted four first permanent molars
* Angle Class I molar relationship and Class I skeletal relationship
* the mother language of all the subjects was Arabic.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with systemic illness or previous history of speech therapy
* children who are ill-habituated or unable to follow up
* children with previous orthodontic treatment
* uncooperative children
* Anterior skeletal or functional crossbite
* presence of sucking habits

Where it's running

• Tanta University
  Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: shaimaa eldesouky, lecturer
• Email: shaimaaeldesouky@dent.tanta.edu.eg
• Phone: +201008994242

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.