Comparison of Orthodontic Molar Protraction With and Without Adjunctive Surgery (NCT03794726) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Orthodontic Molar Protraction With and Without Adjunctive Surgery
40 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This study will compare orthodontic molar protraction with and without adjunctive periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontic (PAOO) surgery prior to orthodontic tooth movement.
To the investigators' knowledge, this type of molar retraction in adult patients has not been compared with and without the adjunctive use of PAOO for differences in clinical linear tooth movement and patient centered outcomes (discomfort, change in daily activities, satisfaction with esthetic outcomes) in a controlled study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* English speaking
* At least 18 years old
* Must be a patient of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Dental School
* Able to read and understand informed consent document
* One or more nonadjacent 1st or 2nd molar teeth that require protraction of ≥ 5 mm in patients undergoing orthodontic tooth movement
* Presence of periodontally healthy, non-carious neighboring teeth, healthy implants or edentulous ridges on either side of the involved site(s)
* No anticipated need for restorative care at the teeth to be treated during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English speaking
* Less than 18 years old
* Smokers/tobacco users (\>10 cigarettes/day)
* Patients with systemic pathologies or conditions contraindicating oral surgical procedures or adversely affecting wound healing
* Presence of active periodontal disease, caries, and/or periapical pathology at teeth to be moved orthodontically
* Previous orthodontic therapy involving molar protraction of teeth to be treated
* Previous periodontal surgery at site(s) to be treated
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.