CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Elastic Chains Versus Elastics in Maxillary Canine Retraction

Yemen33 participantsStarted 2024-01-30

Plain-language summary

This clinical study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Elastics and Elastic chains in maxillary canine retraction. Participants of this study were patients undergoing maxillary canine retraction after first premolar extraction. The study aimed to determine an effective method for better controlling tooth movement. This study was initiated on 01-2024. Initially, I was not aware of the importance of early registration on ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration was completed after the study began to ensure transparency and adherence to ethical guidelines. All study procedures and protocols have been conducted under the supervision of the academic advisor. All study procedures and protocols have been followed according to institutional and ethical guidelines

Who can participate

Age range14 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients' treatment required 1st premolar extractions in the maxillary arch and space closure involving canine retraction. * Teeth in the buccal segments were without any gross anatomic root anomalies as determined by panoramic radiographs. * There is no gross evidence of asymmetric bone loss in the buccal segments of a given arch as determined by panoramic radiographs. * Crown/root ratios of contralateral canines and premolars are within 3 mm of one another as determined by panoramic radiographs. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with gross anatomical anomalies in upper maxillary canines * Patients with growth and development problems. * Evidence of bone loss. * Presence of Impacted Canine. * History of long-term use of NSAIDs and corticosteroids or drugs affect bone metabolism. Patients who reported any medication interfering with bone metabolism or patients with severe skeletal discrepancies indicated for orthognathic treatment. * Patients with latex materials allergy.

What they're measuring

Rate of maxillary canine retraction by elastics and elastic chains on each side

Timeframe: Difference between pe and post retraction canine position during 15 weeks

Measurement of the Tipping movement occurred by each method

Timeframe: Pre and post retraction during 15 weeks

Measurements of rotation resulted by elastic and elastic chain

Timeframe: Pre and post-retraction during 25 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07141836

SponsorSana'a University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-11

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