CompletedNot Applicable

Efficiency of Rigid Versus Non-rigid Indirect Anchorage During Canine Retraction: A Split Mouth Randomized Study

Egypt15 participantsStarted 2023-07-02

Plain-language summary

Indirect anchorage (In-A) has been broadly used for anchorage reinforcement during anterior segment retraction. The study compared between the efficacy of rigid vs non-rigid connections of In-A i during upper canine retraction in dentoalveolar protrusion cases

Who can participate

Age range13 Years – 23 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Adult females Bimaxillary protrusion requiring first premolars extractions Full permanent dentition Good oral hygiene Exclusion Criteria: History of previous orthodontic treatment Abnormalities in teeth size and/or shape Vertical, transverse, or anteroposterior skeletal discrepancies Anti-inflammatory medication

What they're measuring

anchorage loss

Timeframe: 4 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06554769

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-01

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