Accelerating tooth movement with platelet-rich plasma
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Anterior teeth crowdingOral Health
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN12537093
- Lead Sponsor
- Damascus University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
1. Eligible participants were individuals aged 18 to 25 years
2. The study focused on patients with anterior teeth crowding ranging from 3 to 6 mm
3. A prerequisite for inclusion was the maintenance of excellent oral hygiene and periodontal status
4. Candidates with no prior orthodontic treatment history were included
Exclusion Criteria
1. Individuals with any systemic medical conditions were not considered for the study
2. Excluded were patients with dental anomalies in tooth size or shape
3. The study did not include patients with skeletal discrepancies in the vertical, transverse, or anteroposterior dimensions
4. Those currently taking anti-inflammatory medications were also excluded from participation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ittle’s Irregularity Index: Dental models were obtained at four key stages: initial (T0), 5 weeks after beginning treatment (T1), 8 weeks into treatment (T2), and 10 weeks into treatment (T3). The Little’s Irregularity Index was calculated with precision using a digital caliper to measure the distances between the contact points of the six anterior maxillary teeth.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The duration of the orthodontic treatment was recorded in months, starting with the bonding of 0.022-inch brackets and concluding with the application of a 0.017 x 0.025-inch stainless steel archwire.