This study aims to evaluate the dento-alveolar changes associated with en-masse retraction of the maxillary anterior teeth using two different power-arm lengths to produce two distinct levels of force application. Twenty patients were randomly assigned into two equal groups. Group I received en-masse retraction using a 5-mm power arm, while Group II was treated using a 9-mm power arm. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to measure changes in buccal bone thickness at 3 mm, 6 mm, and 9 mm levels before and after retraction. The purpose of the study is to assess the influence of power-arm length on force direction, bone remodeling, and the safety of anterior tooth movement.
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Dentoalveolar changes of maxillary incisors after en-masse retraction using different power arm heights
Timeframe: Baseline (before retraction) and after space closure (approximately 6-9 months)