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Two Low-level Laser Irradiation Protocols on the Rate of Canine Retraction

Egypt16 participantsStarted 2020-01-01

Plain-language summary

Several methods aiming at the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement have been proposed, including low-level laser therapy (LLLT), which showed promising results. However, the frequency of patient recall has been one of its major drawbacks.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Malocclusion requires at least the extraction of maxillary first premolars, followed by canine retraction into the extraction site. * Normal shape and structure of the maxillary canines, with no history of root canal treatment. * Patients with good oral hygiene, and a healthy periodontal condition. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent previous orthodontic treatment. * Patients currently receiving drug therapy that may affect orthodontic tooth movement, e.g. hormonal therapy and corticosteroids. * Patients with chronic diseases that may affect the rate of tooth movement. * Pregnancy and lactation

What they're measuring

Change in rate of canine retraction

Timeframe: at baseline and every 3 weeks for 3 months

change in IL-1β level in the Ginigval Crevicular Fluid

Timeframe: at baseline, 7th, 17th and 21st day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04926389

SponsorHams Hamed Abdelrahman

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-06-15

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