Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Light Emitting Diode Phototherapy on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement - A Clinical Study
Lead Sponsor:
Bryan Tompson
Conditions:
The Rate or Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Eligibility:
All Genders
10+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
LED Phototherapy will increase the velocity of Orthodontic tooth movement.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- bilaterally symmetric extraction of premolar teeth with residual extraction spaces large enough to ensure space closure is not complete prior to the subsequent orthodontic appointment
- no medicines or systemic illness
- full banding/bonding of teeth
Exclusion
- pregnant
- non-extraction treatment
- systemic illness
- prior orthodontic treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01490385
Start Date
July 1 2011
End Date
July 1 2013
Last Update
December 17 2013
Active Locations (1)
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University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G1G6