Status:

COMPLETED

Pain and Discomfort in Two Acceleration Methods of Canine Retraction

Lead Sponsor:

Damascus University

Conditions:

Class II Malocclusion

Eligibility:

All Genders

17-28 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

54 patients who need extraction-based treatment of the maxillary first premolars with subsequent retraction of the maxillary canines will be divided randomly into three groups in this trial. The prolo...

Detailed Description

Closed nickel-titanium coil springs applying 150 g of force per side will be used for retraction of the upper canine. Regarding the Piezocision, three vertical incisions will be made (3-mm depth and ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult healthy patients, Male and female, Age range: 17-28 years.
  • Class II Division 1 malocclusion :
  • Mild/moderate skeletal Class II (sagittal discrepancy angle ≤7)
  • Overjet ≤10
  • Normal or excessive facial height (Clinically and then cephalometrically assessed using these three angles: mandibular/cranial base angle, maxillary/mandibular plane angle, and facial axis angle)
  • Mild to moderate crowding ≤ 4
  • Permanent occlusion.
  • Existence of all the upper teeth (except third molars).
  • Good oral and periodontal health:
  • Probing depth \< 4 mm
  • No radiographic evidence of bone loss.
  • Gingival index ≤ 1
  • Plaque index ≤ 1

Exclusion

  • Medical problems that affect tooth movement (corticosteroid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), …)
  • Presence of primary teeth in the maxillary arch
  • Missing permanent maxillary teeth (except third molars).
  • Poor oral hygiene or Current periodontal disease:
  • Probing depth ≥ 4 mm
  • radiographic evidence of bone loss
  • Gingival index \> 1
  • Plaque index \> 1
  • Patient had previous orthodontic treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 22 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

58 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05265416

Start Date

October 22 2021

End Date

November 30 2022

Last Update

October 26 2023

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University of Damascus

Damascus, Syria