CompletedNot Applicable

Flapless Mops for Acceleration of Canine Retraction

Egypt12 participantsStarted 2017-09-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the present clinical study was directed to evaluate the effectiveness of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of canine retraction; in addition, the potential risk for root resorption during maxillary canine retraction.

Who can participate

Age range14 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. An age ranged between 14 to 18 years.
✓. Class II division 1 malocclusion or Class I bimaxillary protrusion with mild or no crowding. Wherever crowding was present, it was symmetrical on both sides of the arch.
✓. Patients who diagnosed to require extraction of at least maxillary first premolars bilaterally as a part of their treatment plan.
✓. Complete permanent dentition (3rdmolars were not included).
✓. Good oral and general health.
✓. No history of periodontal problems.
✓. No therapeutic intervention planned involving intermaxillary or other intraoral or extraoral appliances during the study period.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Blocked out or impacted maxillary canines.
✕. Transverse and/or vertical skeletal dysplasia or craniofacial anomalies.
✕. Systemic diseases or regular use of medications that could interfere with orthodontic treatment.
✕. Previous orthodontic treatment.

What they're measuring

Rate of canine retraction

Timeframe: change from start of canine retraction until complete space closure up to 6 months

Canine root length changes

Timeframe: change from start of orthodontic treatment until complete space closure up to 9 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04383600

SponsorAhmed Akram Elawady

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-05-15

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