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Laser Verses Conventional Circumferential Supracrestal Fiberotomy in Orthodontic Extrusion for Crown Lengthening

Egypt20 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to the evaluate the stability of the amount of healthy tooth structure exposed after laser versus conventional technique of fiberotomy during orthodontic extrusion.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 50 years old * Teeth in the esthetic zone * Restorable teeth with successful endodontic treatment * Adjacent teeth with clinical attachment of at least two-thirds of the root length, thus permitting adequate support for orthodontic movement * Crown root ratio after extrusion of the needed ferrule amount not less than 1:1 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with bad oral hygiene or Periodontally affected teeth * Uncontrolled diabetic patients * Pregnant females * Medications that could affect tooth movement (bisphosphonate) radiation therapy less than 2 years * Moderate-to-heavy daily smokers (who report consuming at least 11 cigarettes/day) * Teeth with periapical inflammation, ankylosis or vertical root fracture * Teeth with probability of furcation exposure after extrusion. * The level of the root is 3 mm or more apical to the level of the bone

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

Stability of amount of healthy tooth structure exposed

Timeframe: 8 weeks after retention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06221137

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06

Contact for this trial

roquaiya K Elgdardear, BDS

01014455789 roquaiya.eldardear@dentistry.cu.edu.eg

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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.