CompletedNot Applicable

The Role of Low Level Laser Therapy in Acceleration of Teeth Alignment in Lingual Orthodontic Patients

Syria36 participantsStarted 2017-06-15

Plain-language summary

We will treat patients with class I malocclusion who have moderate crowding (4-6 mm) according to Little's irregularity index and asses the efficacy of low level laser therapy in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement . There is two groups : 1. treated with Low level laser therapy (LLLT) 2. treated traditionally without any irradiation Patients will be randomly allocated in any group and all data will be collected through photographs when leveling and alignment completed. Also pain levels will be assessed using numeric rating scale to compare between the two groups and if laser really can relief pain or not .

Who can participate

Age range

17 Years – 27 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Class I malocclusion with mild to moderate crowding * Old between 17-27 years * Good oral hygiene * Patients should be fit and well * 4-6 mm crowding in upper incisors according to Little's index * Enough clinical crowns length Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who had an old orthodontic treatment * People who have any drug or disease affect orthodontic movement * Any contraindication for orthodontic treatment

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Duration of tooth alignment

Timeframe: When the treatment is completed (i.e. tooth alignment is achieved) and this is expected to take 100 days on average

Change in Tooth Alignment at one month

Timeframe: T1: one day before the beginning of treatment; T2: at 30 days after the onset of treatment.

Change in Tooth Alignment at two months

Timeframe: T1: one day before the beginning of treatment; T2: at 60 days after the onset of treatment.

Change in Tooth Alignment at the end of Alignment Stage

Timeframe: T1: one day before the beginning of treatment; T2: when alignment of teeth is complete and this is expected to occur within 90 - 120 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03646942

SponsorDamascus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-01

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