CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Archwire Gauge on the Rate of Canine Retraction

Egypt18 participantsStarted 2019-09-10

Plain-language summary

trial will be done to evaluate the effect of archwire gauge on the rate of canine retraction, canine tip and torque, root resorption and loss of anchorage in maxillary dental protrusion cases requiring first premolars extraction.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 26 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult females (age range 18-28 years old). * Maxillary dental protrusion indicating first premolars extraction. * Full permanent dentition (not necessitating third molars). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having systemic diseases or on medications that would affect tooth movement. * Active periodontal disease or obvious bone resorption in maxillary arch. * Patients with habits that are detrimental to dental occlusion (thumb sucking, tongue thrusting … etc.). * Previous orthodontic treatment. * Missing teeth.

What they're measuring

rate of canine retraction

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04020952

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-09-20

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