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Evaluation of Leveling and Alignment of Maxillary Anterior Teeth Assisted With MOPs :A Comparative Clinical Study

Egypt28 participantsStarted 2021-06-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study will be directed to evaluate the effect of micro-osteoperforation on orthodontic tooth movement during leveling and alignment of the maxillary anterior teeth.

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 19 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Class 1 skeletal pattern with normal facial proportions. 2. Patients with age range between 13 -19 years. 3. Moderate crowding of maxillary anterior region assessed by Little Irregularity Index (LII) that require treatment with fixed appliance using non extraction approach. 4\. All permanent teeth erupted (excluding 3rd molars). 5. No previous orthodontic treatment. 6. Good oral hygiene with no previous periodontal surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Transverse and/or vertical skeletal dysplasia or craniofacial malformation. 2. Retained primary or missing permanent teeth in the maxillary anterior area. 3. Poor oral hygiene 4. Present or history of periodontal diseases. 5. Physical or mental disability. 6. Systemic diseases or regular use of medications that could interfere with orthodontic tooth movement.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

• Alignment progress was evaluated on 3D digital model taken before inserting the 1st archwire and then at all subsequent visits using (LII).

Timeframe: 2months-6months

• Overall time needed to complete leveling and alignment of maxillary anterior segment

Timeframe: 2months -6months

• Alignment improvement percentage

Timeframe: 2months -6months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05605652

SponsorAl-Azhar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Crowding of Anterior Maxillary Teeth trials

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 19 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

• Alignment progress was evaluated on 3D digital model taken before inserting the 1st archwire and then at all subsequent visits using (LII).

Timeframe: 2months-6months

• Overall time needed to complete leveling and alignment of maxillary anterior segment

Timeframe: 2months -6months

• Alignment improvement percentage

Timeframe: 2months -6months