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Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Root Resorption During Orthodontic Intrusion of Maxillary Incisors

Egypt18 participantsStarted 2022-12-15

Plain-language summary

The present study will be directed to evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy on root resorption during orthodontic intrusion of upper incisors.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with age range between 12-16 years. * Overbite \> 40% indicated for maxillary intrusion. * Mild to moderate crowding of upper incisors. * All permanent teeth erupted (excluding 3rd molars). * No previous orthodontic treatment. * Good oral hygiene with no previous periodontal surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Transverse and/or vertical skeletal dysplasia or craniofacial malformation. * Retained primary or missing permanent teeth in the maxillary anterior area, and any kind of tooth/root shape anomaly. * Patients with root resorption, impacted canines, or dental anomalies. * Poor oral hygiene * Present or history of periodontal diseases. * Systemic diseases or regular use of medications that could interfere with orthodontic tooth movement. * History of trauma affecting the maxillary incisors. * Endodontically treated upper anterior teeth.

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

linear amount of root resorption

Timeframe: change in linear root resorption at 4 months

volumetric amount of root resorption

Timeframe: change in volumetric root resorption at 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05707416

SponsorAl-Azhar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-15

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Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 16 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.