Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Low Level Laser on Orthodontic Canine Retraction
Lead Sponsor:
Al-Azhar University
Conditions:
Dental Malocclusion
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to determine whether orthodontically moved maxillary canines exposed to two different protocols and dosage of LLLT exhibited differences in amount and rate of orthodontic too...
Detailed Description
Fifteen orthodontic patients, 12 females and 3males, with a mean age of 17.48 ± 2.95 years were included. They had a clinical indication for bilateral extraction of at least first maxillary premolars....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Complete permanent dentition (3rd molars excluded).
- The age was ranged from 15 -25 years.
- Malocclusion that required extraction of at least maxillary first premolars, followed by canine retraction.
- Good oral hygiene and periodontal health.
Exclusion
- Patients who diagnosed to have an indication for non-extraction approach.
- Serious systemic diseases and/or long term medications that could interfere with OTM.
- Previous orthodontic treatment.
- Poor oral hygiene or periodontally compromised patients.
- Craniofacial anomalies or history of parafunctional habits.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 15 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 24 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04381442
Start Date
October 15 2016
End Date
February 24 2019
Last Update
May 8 2020
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