Evaluation of low level laser therapy on acceleration of anterior teeth movement in the first phase of orthodontic treatment

Phase 2

• Conditions: Anomalies of tooth position.; K07.3 Anomalies of tooth position; K07.3

• Registration Number: IRCT20211203053265N1
• Lead Sponsor: Rasht University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 8 March 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with permanent dentition aged between 15 to 30 years old that need orthodontic treatment.
Little Irregularity Index score between 4 to 8 millimeters
Healthy systemic patients
Good oral hygiene and healthy periodontal status

Exclusion Criteria

Uncontrolled periodontal problems with bone loss
Gum recession more than 2 millimeters
Smoking
Altered bone metabolism due to disease or drug use
Physical or mental disability
Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Accelerate tooth movement in orthodontic treatment. Timepoint: At the end of the time the anterior teeth become aligned. Method of measurement: Number of days for the patient's teeth to be aligned.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduce pain during orthodontic treatment. Timepoint: After each replacement of the archwire. Normally 3 times during treatment. Method of measurement: After each archwire replacement, each patient's pain is measured on a visual analogue scale 24 hours after the visit.