se of osteo-perforations for faster mandibular anterior decrowding.

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: null- Dental malocclusion with lower anterior crowding

• Registration Number: CTRI/2017/11/010610
• Lead Sponsor: Intramural Research Grant from University budget

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2018-08-19
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1-Mandibular anterior irregularity index upto 6 mm

2-Single arch or double arch treatment

3-Non extraction treatment in the mandibular arch

4-Presence of full complement dentition from first molar to first molar

5-No spaces in the mandibular arch

6-Patient with healthy periodontium and no attachment loss of greater than 2 mm

7-The amount of crowding should allow for bracket placement

8-No therapeutic intervention planned involving intermaxillary or other intraoral or extraoral appliances including elastics, lip bumpers, maxillary expansion appliances or Headgear prior to the complete alignment of mandibular anterior teeth

Exclusion Criteria

1- Failure to provide oral and written consent to participation

2-Medical problems that effect tooth movement

3-Presence of primary teeth in the mandibular anterior area

4-Missing permanent mandibular anterior teeth

5-Inability to place bracket in the mandibular anterior teeth

6-Breakage of any of the mandibular anterior brackets that have not been replaced within a week

7- Presence of any signs and symptoms of gingival and periodontal diseases

8-Evidence of bone loss

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate the effect of transmucosal micro osteo-perforations on the rate of alignment of mandibular anterior teeth as compared to conventional orthodontics group.Timepoint: 6 MONTHS

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1-To compare the time required to achieve alignment of crowded mandibular anterior teeth <br/ ><br>2-To compare subjectâ??s perception of pain, comfort and satisfaction using two <br/ ><br>questionnaires. <br/ ><br>3-To compare the marginal bone height and apical root resorption around mandibular <br/ ><br> anterior teeth between the transmucosal micro osteo-perforations assisted and conventional <br/ ><br>orthodontics through CBCT. <br/ ><br>Timepoint: 6 MONTHS