CompletedNot Applicable

Effect Of Low Level Laser Therapy on the Rate of En- Masse Retraction: RCT

Egypt32 participantsStarted 2018-12-02

Plain-language summary

There is scarcity in the literature regrading the effect of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on the rate of en-masse retraction. This study aims to investigate whether LLLT would affect the rate of en-masse retraction in females having bimaxillary dento-alveolar protrusion.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 30 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult females * Patients having bimaxillary dento- alveolar protrusion and Class I Molar relation * Cases requiring maximum anchorage during retraction. * Good general and oral health Exclusion Criteria: * Patients suffering from any systemic diseases interfering with tooth movement. * Patients with extracted or missing permanent teeth. (except for third molars). * Patients with badly decayed teeth (Other than 1st premolars). * Patients with any parafunctional habits (i.e. Bruxism, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, etc…). * Patients with previous orthodontic treatment * Pregnant females

What they're measuring

Rate of en-masse retraction

Timeframe: From date of first premolars' extraction until the date of anterior teeth retraction, assessed up to an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05183451

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-08-20

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