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Impacted CaninesNCT05745766

2D Versus 3D Radiographs in the Localization of Upper Impacted Canines

An observational study of Impacted Canines, run by Damascus University at 1 site in Syria.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Seventeen patients diagnosed with the extraction-based treatment of impacted maxillary canines will be included in this study. Each patient will undergo conventional 2D radiography including panoramic, and lateral cephalometric, in addition to 3D imaging by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 14 to 27 years
Conditions the study is for
Impacted Canines
What is being tested?
Panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiography, Cone beam computed tomography and Surgery
How many people
17 participants
Where
1 siteSyria
Study dates
20 Jan 2016to 5 Aug 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 14 to 27 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Patients with impacted canines. These canines should be located unilaterally. The orthodontic decision should include the removal of these impacted canines in the course of orthodontic treatment.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients from both gender (Male and female), Age range: 14-27 years.
  • Unilateral impaction of the maxillary canines requiring surgical extraction.
  • Non-syndromic patients without any pathology of the maxillofacial region (benign or malignant tumor, cleft lip or cleft palate, trauma)
  • Patients with a set of panoramic and lateral cephalometric images, in addition to CBCT radiograph (CBCT is indicated for treatment planning)
  • The time period between taking the radiological records and undergoing the surgical intervention does not exceed four weeks

Who cannot join

  • Patients who had a systemic disorder, cleft lip/cleft palate, craniofacial syndrome, traumatic injury, and congenital number anomaly.
  • Patients had previous orthodontic treatment.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Syria1 site
  • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Damascus Faculty of Dentistry

    Damascus

Other trials in Syria

About this study

Official title: Evaluation of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Imaging Compared to the Two-dimensional (2D) Methods in the 3D Localization and Assessment of Maxillary Impacted Canines: A Surgical-exposure-based Study

Seventeen patients diagnosed with the extraction-based treatment of impacted maxillary canines will be included in this study. Each patient will undergo conventional 2D radiography including panoramic, and lateral cephalometric, in addition to 3D imaging by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

A set of variables will be evaluated on 2D and 3D images by a panel of assessors and then these results will be compared with the gold standard which will be established based on surgical detection and direct visualization of the impacted canine.

Read the detailed description

After taking the radiographic records, the impacted maxillary canines will be surgically exposed under local anesthesia where a full-thickness flap will be elevated from the buccal or palatal according to the initial radiographic diagnosis.

After cleaning the work yard to achieve good visibility, the pre-extraction parameters will be recorded which will be included labiopalatal position, mesiodistal position, and vertical position of the canine cusp, in addition to ankyloses of the impacted maxillary canine, proximity to the adjacent teeth, resorption of the adjacent incisors induced by the impacted maxillary canine, and bony coverage of the canine crown.

This will be followed by the extraction of the upper impacted canine and the recording of the post-extraction parameters, which will include the shape and the root apex development of the extracted canine. The pre- and post-extraction readings will be deemed the gold standard which will be compared to the 2D- and 3D-based assessments of the assessors.

Assessment sessions will be divided into two sessions with a one-week break in between. The first session will be devoted to the evaluation of the 2D image sets, while the second one will be to the evaluation of the 3D images.

Before beginning the assessment, the assessors will be subjected to a set of instructions and clarifications, including a set of graphs that help each assessor to accurately identify each variable, in addition to an oral explanation of some points so that the assessor will not fall into doubt when evaluating the radiographs.

Being tested
Panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiography, Cone beam computed tomography, Surgery

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographyOther

    The 2D-based assessments of the impacted maxillary canine will be achieved using panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs.

  • Cone beam computed tomographyOther

    The 3D-based assessments of the impacted maxillary canine will be achieved using a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image.

  • SurgeryOther

    The surgical exposure will be accomplished, and the impacted maxillary canine will be assessed by a direct vision.

Study groups in NCT05745766
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Canines assessed using 2D imagesThe 2D-based assessments of the impacted maxillary canine.
Receives: Other: Panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiography
Canines assessed using 3D imagesThe 3D-based assessments of the impacted maxillary canine.
Receives: Other: Cone beam computed tomography
Canines assessed intra-operatively or post-operativelyThe gold standard-based assessments are based on surgical exposure.
Receives: Other: Surgery

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Labiopalatal position of the canine cusp

    Assessment will be performed relative to the adjacent teeth based on classification into three categories: 1-Labial, 2-In situ, 3- Palatal

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary canine and "during surgery", i.e., after 10 minutes of the surgical exposure.

  2. Mesiodistal position of the canine cusp

    Assessment will be performed based on classification into five sectors: Section (B') From the distal margin of the central incisor to the midline of the Palatine. Section (B) Between the mesial and distal margins of the lateral incisor on the same side of the impaction. Section (A) Between the distal of the lateral incisor and the mesial of the 1st premolar on the same side of the impaction. Section (C) Between the mesial and distal margins of the 1st premolar on the same side of the impaction. Section (C') Between the distal of the 1st premolar and the distal of the 2nd premolar.

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary canine and "during surgery", i.e., after 10 minutes of the surgical exposure.

  3. The vertical position of the canine cusp

    Assessment will be performed based on classification into three categories: 1-The cervical third, 2-The middle third, 3-The apical third

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary canine and "during surgery", i.e., after 10 minutes of the surgical exposure.

  4. Ankylosis of the impacted maxillary canine

    Assessment will be performed based on periodontal ligament distance (the canine root will be considered ankylosis if the periodontal ligament distance is equal to zero)

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary canine and "during surgery", i.e., after 10 minutes of the surgical exposure.

  5. Proximity to the adjacent teeth

    Assessment will be performed based on contact with the root of the adjacent incisor (the canine will be considered in contact when the space by 0 mm or less than 0.5 mm)

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary canine and "during surgery", i.e., after 10 minutes of the surgical exposure.

  6. Resorption of the adjacent incisors induced by the impacted canine

    Assessment will be performed based on the presence or absence of resorption in the adjacent teeth.

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary canine and "during surgery", i.e., after 10 minutes of the surgical exposure.

  7. Bony coverage of the impacted maxillary canine

    Assessment will be performed based on the classification of the bony coverage amount of the impacted canine crown into: 1- Completely covered with bone, 2- Partially covered with bone, 3- Uncovered

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary canine and "during surgery", i.e., after 10 minutes of the surgical exposure.

  8. The shape of the extracted canine

    Assessment will be performed based on the angle between the long axis of both the root and the crown and it will be classified into: 1-Straight (0°-10°), 2-Mildly curved (10°-30°), 3-Severe curved (>30°)

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the extraction of the impacted maxillary canine, i.e., immediately following surgery

  9. Root apex closure of the extracted canine

    Assessment will be performed based on classification into two categories: 1-Open apex, 2- Closed apex

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the extraction of the impacted maxillary canine, i.e., immediately following surgery

  10. Diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity

    Values of the parameters were assessed using CBCT and 2D radiographs.

    Measured: The assessment will be performed after the extraction of the impacted maxillary canine, i.e., immediately following surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Feb 2023
  2. Study start20 Jan 2016
  3. Primary completion12 Dec 2016
  4. Study completion5 Aug 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
17 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05745766
Sponsor's protocol ID
UDDS-Ortho-01-2023
Status last verified
Feb 2023
First submitted
13 Feb 2023
Last updated
27 Feb 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Walker L, Enciso R, Mah J. Three-dimensional localization of maxillary canines with cone-beam computed tomography. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2005 Oct;128(4):418-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2004.04.033.

    PubMed 16214621
  • Alqerban A, Storms AS, Voet M, Fieuws S, Willems G. Early prediction of maxillary canine impaction. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2016;45(3):20150232. doi: 10.1259/dmfr.20150232. Epub 2015 Dec 18.

    PubMed 26683426
  • Al-Homsi HK, Hajeer MY. An Evaluation of Inter- and Intraobserver Reliability of Cone-beam Computed Tomography- and Two Dimensional-based Interpretations of Maxillary Canine Impactions using a Panel of Orthodontically Trained Observers. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2015 Aug 1;16(8):648-56. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1736.

    PubMed 26423501
  • Botticelli S, Verna C, Cattaneo PM, Heidmann J, Melsen B. Two- versus three-dimensional imaging in subjects with unerupted maxillary canines. Eur J Orthod. 2011 Aug;33(4):344-9. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjq102. Epub 2010 Dec 3.

    PubMed 21131389
  • Hajeer MY, Al-Homsi HK, Alfailany DT, Murad RMT. Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of CBCT-based interpretations of maxillary impacted canines compared to those of conventional radiography: An in vitro study. Int Orthod. 2022 Jun;20(2):100639. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2022.100639. Epub 2022 May 21.

    PubMed 35606269

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Impacted Canines, run by Damascus University at 1 site in Syria.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Syria. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Labiopalatal position of the canine cusp (time frame: The assessment will be performed after the surgical exposure of the impacted maxillary canine and "during surgery", i.e., after 10 minutes of the surgical exposure.). The study lists 10 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05745766, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Feb 2023.

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