Investigation of enzymes in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and their gene activation profiles during orthodontic treatment
Completed
- Conditions
- Enzyme activity and gene profile during tooth movementOral HealthDentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN47483728
- Lead Sponsor
- Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Malaysia)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
1. Both males and females, age range 14-30 years
2. Need for orthodontic treatment
3. Good general and periodontal health
4. Not pregnant
5. No use of antiinflammatory drugs, antibiotics or chlorhexidine mouthwash before and during study
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patient had periodontal disease
2. Poor oral hygiene
3. Have many missing teeth prior to study
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method