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Duration Of Lower Labial Segment Alignment With Repeated Micro-Osteoperforations:

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Malocclusion
Interventions
Device: Micro-osteoperforations
Registration Number
NCT03888560
Lead Sponsor
University of Malaya
Brief Summary

The main purpose is to compare overall alignment time (OAT) in days in alleviating mandibular incisors crowding between control group and MOPs group.Furthermore, to investigate the presence of volumetric root resorption from CBCT, gingival recession and formation of black triangle post lower labial segment alignment between micro-osteoperforations group and control group.

Detailed Description

Prolonged treatment time in orthodontics is an undesirable side effect for both the patient and clinician. Usually, an average course of comprehensive orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances requires less than 2 years to complete (19.9 months). This prolonged treatment time may cause adverse effects such as root resorption, gingival recession, caries \& enamel demineralization. Micro-osteoperforations is safe, minimally invasive technique which perforations are performed through the gum tissues, penetrating the bone without the need to raise a flap.Control group will not received any MOP and will receive standard orthodontic treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
19
Inclusion Criteria
  • Gender : Male and Female
  • Age range : ≥ 18years to 45 years old
  • Crowding of 3mm - 7mm on lower labial segment (lower right canine to lower left canine) which does not require extractions in the lower arch
  • Class II div I Incisor relationship with extraction of both upper 1st premolars
  • Maximum anchorage control with temporary anchorage device ( TAD) , with Molar Class II (¼ to full unit) malocclusion
  • Average vertical facial proportions
  • No systemic disease
  • Acceptable good oral hygiene
  • No periodontal disease
Exclusion Criteria
  • Smokers
  • Distally angulated canines
  • History of trauma (crown fracture or avulsion and re-implantation) , endodontic treatment
  • Missing permanent mandibular anterior teeth ( Hypodontia) / Retained deciduous teeth in mandibular anterior area
  • Habits eg: fingernails biting , toothpick user , using hard toothbrush
  • Vertical skeletal discrepancies eg high angle and low angle
  • Systemic disease especially on long term use of antibiotics, phenytoin, cyclosporin, anti-inflammatory drugs, systemic corticosteroid and calcium channel blockers
  • Poor oral hygiene for more than 3 visits
  • Current periodontal disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Micro-osteoperforationsMicro-osteoperforationsLower arch, 2 MOPs vertically at interdental area bilaterally mesial to lower 6's ; mesial to lower 1st premolar; mesial to lower 2's and between the lower 1's..The start date of lower labial segment alignment (T1) was recorded after insertion of the lower 0.014'' NiTi archwire. Participants were reviewed every 6 weeks and repeated MOPs were performed for the experimental group until the completion of lower labial segment alignment (LLS), which is when the Little's irregularity index scores one, indicating a minimum irregularity of ≤ 2 mm contact point displacement, based on the contact point displacements of the mandibular anterior segment, from canine to canine.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
4. To compare the duration to align the lower labial segment (33-43), between micro-osteoperforations and control group in the irregular review group.5 months

Total treatment time needed to achieved lower labial segment alignment until Little's irregularity index scores one, indicating a minimum irregularity of ≤ 2 mm contact point displacement, based on the contact point displacements of the mandibular anterior segment, from canine to canine

1. To compare the duration to align the lower labial segment (33-43), between regular and irregular review groups from the conventional (control group).5 months

Total treatment time needed to achieved lower labial segment alignment until Little's irregularity index scores one, indicating a minimum irregularity of ≤ 2 mm contact point displacement, based on the contact point displacements of the mandibular anterior segment, from canine to canine

2. To compare the duration to align the lower labial segment (33-43), between regular and irregular review groups from the micro-osteoperforations group.5 months

Total treatment time needed to achieved lower labial segment alignment until Little's irregularity index scores one, indicating a minimum irregularity of ≤ 2 mm contact point displacement, based on the contact point displacements of the mandibular anterior segment, from canine to canine

3. To compare the duration to align the lower labial segment (33-43), between micro-osteoperforations and control group in the regular review group.5 months

Total treatment time needed to achieved lower labial segment alignment until Little's irregularity index scores one, indicating a minimum irregularity of ≤ 2 mm contact point displacement, based on the contact point displacements of the mandibular anterior segment, from canine to canine

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total volume of root resorption with micro-osteoperforations group vs the control group5 months

Total volume of root resorption in cubic millimeter (mm3) using 3D Cone Beam CT imaging scanner compare at baseline and end of LLS alignment

Gingival recession between micro-osteoperforations and control group.5 months

Gingival recession assessed in millimetre (mm) from cement-enamel junction (CEJ) to free gingival margin using electric digital calliper with an accuracy of 0.01mm, at baseline and end LLS alignment

Black triangle between micro-osteoperforations and control group.5 months

Presence of black triangle for interdental at baseline and end of LLS alignment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry , University of Malaya

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Kajang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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