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Laser-assisted Flapless Corticotomy in Accelerating Canine Retraction

Syria18 participantsStarted 2015-02-15

Plain-language summary

Erbium lasers have been suggested to accomplish corticotomy without flap reflection due to their attractive advantages. The current trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of laser-assisted flapless corticotomy in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement. The secondary aim was to evaluate the patients' responses to laser application. It was postulated that canine retraction after laser-assisted flapless corticotomy would be accomplished within a shorter period compared with the conventional canine retraction method, with no significant degree of pain and discomfort.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 26 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Class II division 1 patients requiring orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances and a need for upper first-premolar extraction using a two-step retraction technique. * Permanent dentition with an age range from 16 to 24 years. * Healthy with no systemic conditions. * Adequate oral hygiene and healthy periodontal tissues * no previous orthodontic treatment * Absence of canine endodontic treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Bimaxillary dentoalveolar severe protrusion. * Previous orthodontic treatment. * Subject with psychological abnormalities. * Subject with systemic diseases.

What they're measuring

Change in the canine retraction rate

Timeframe: 10 minutes after laser application, one, two, four, 8 and 12 weeks after laser application

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04316403

SponsorDamascus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06-15

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