CompletedNot Applicable

Laser in Orthodontic Leveling and Alignment

Egypt26 participantsStarted 2018-01-01

Plain-language summary

to evaluate the outcome of LLLT regarding leveling and alignment of the mandibular anterior segment.

Age range16 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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✓. The age range was from 15 to 25 years.
✓. All permanent teeth erupted (3rd molar not included).
✓. Angle class I occlusion with normal facial proportions.
✓. Moderate crowding in the lower dental arch assessed by Little's irregularity index that requires treatment with fixed appliance using non-extraction approach.
✓. Good oral and general health.
✓. No previous or current periodontal disease.
✓. No systemic disease or regular medication that could interfere and\\or affects orthodontic teeth movement.
✓. No evidence of craniofacial anomalies, such as cleft lip and palate or previous history of trauma, bruxism or parafunction.

✕. Severe crowding that requires an extraction approach.
✕. Blocked-out teeth that didn't allow for placement of the bracket at the initial bonding appointment.
✕. Poor oral hygiene or periodontally compromised teeth.
✕. Relevant medical history that interferes with orthodontic treatment.
✕. Craniofacial anomalies or previous history of trauma, bruxism or parafunction.
✕. Previous orthodontic treatment.
✕. The deep bite which interferes with orthodontic brackets placement.

Evaluation of the alignment rate of the mandibular anterior segment with and without low level laser therapy

Timeframe: 6 Months

NCT IDNCT04376164

SponsorTharwat osman Mohi Eldeen Elshehawy

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-10