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The effects of laser therapy on orthodontic root resorption and pain management: A pilot study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption
Orthodontic pain
Anaesthesiology - Pain management
Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
Registration Number
ACTRN12616000829415
Lead Sponsor
Doreen Ng
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
17
Inclusion Criteria

Patient in permanent dentition must not have had any previous orthodontic treatment but requires orthodontic treatment now,

They must have no pain/no orthodontic treatment at the beginning of the study.

They must need bilateral maxillary first premolar extractions for orthodontic purposes to be included in the study.

Apexification completed,

Similar degree of minimal crowding on each side of the maxillary arch;

Exclusion Criteria

No previous orthodontic or orthopaedic treatment;

No craniofacial anomaly present;

No previous reported or observed dental treatment of the maxillary canines;

No history of trauma, bruxism or parafunction;

No past and present signs and symptoms of periodontal disease;

No significant medical history or medication that would adversely affect the development or structure of the teeth and jaws and any subsequent tooth movement.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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