CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Accelerated Traction of Impacted Canines in Terms of Speed and Changes in the Dental Arches

Syria46 participantsStarted 2020-01-15

Plain-language summary

The time required for orthodontic traction of impacted canines after surgical exposure is a particularly troubling clinical problem because it prolongs the orthodontic treatment duration. During traction process, several complications could result in alveolar bone loss, root resorption of the adjacent teeth, ankylosis, discoloration, loss or vitality and gingival recession. Accordingly, and due to the lack of studies concerned with accelerating the traction movement of the impacted canines, we conducted this study to evaluate the effectiveness of some surgical interventions (corticotomy and Piezocision) in increasing the rate of orthodontic traction movement. We also aimed to evaluate dentoalveolar changes associated with the use of such accelerating procedures compared with the conventional traction method.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 28 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 aged 18 to 28.
. Unilateral palatally or mid-alveolar upper impacted canine.
. The impacted canine crown not exceeding the middle of the lateral incisor root.
. Absence of root resorption of the lateral incisors.
. No contact between the canine crown and the lateral incisor root.
. Individuals not previously receiving orthodontic treatment.
. No use of any medications that may affect the orthodontic movement.

Exclusion criteria

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

Traction time

Timeframe: At the end of the traction stage which is expected to happen within 6 to 8 months

Total treatment time

Timeframe: At the end of the orthodontic treatment which is expected to happen between 15 to 24 months.

Velocity of the traction movement

Timeframe: At the end of the traction stage which is expected to happen within 6 to 8 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05891665

SponsorDamascus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 28 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

. Patients aged 18 to 28.
. Unilateral palatally or mid-alveolar upper impacted canine.
. The impacted canine crown not exceeding the middle of the lateral incisor root.
. Absence of root resorption of the lateral incisors.
. No contact between the canine crown and the lateral incisor root.
. Individuals not previously receiving orthodontic treatment.
. No use of any medications that may affect the orthodontic movement.

Exclusion criteria

What they're measuring

Traction time

Timeframe: At the end of the traction stage which is expected to happen within 6 to 8 months

Total treatment time

Timeframe: At the end of the orthodontic treatment which is expected to happen between 15 to 24 months.

Velocity of the traction movement

Timeframe: At the end of the traction stage which is expected to happen within 6 to 8 months