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Evaluation of Clinical Approaches to Accelerate Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Interventions
Procedure: Corticotomy
Procedure: Piezocision
Procedure: Micro-osteoperforations
Device: Control Side
Registration Number
NCT03089996
Lead Sponsor
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
Brief Summary

This study will compare the techniques of piezocision and alveolar corticotomies in accelerating orthodontic retraction movement of canines. In a second phase, this clinical trial will evaluate the effectiveness of micro-osteoperforations in accelerating the retraction of maxillary incisors.

Detailed Description

The first phase will consist of a split-mouth study in patients who require the extraction of the first premolars to correct malocclusion. The canine will be retracted using corticotomy and piezocision surgical techniques, as well as without any intervention, being this the control side. In addition, it will be evaluated the inflammatory biomarkers present in the gingival crevicular sulcus during the dental movement, as well as data related to pain and discomfort. The second phase will evaluate the effects of micro-osteoperforations in the retraction of maxillary incisors. The following parameters will be evaluated in the upper arch: anteroposterior incisors and first molars displacement, space closure, inclination and length of central incisors.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient with orthodontic need for bilateral upper first premolar extraction.
  • Adequate dento-oral health
  • ASA I and ASA II
  • Compliance with clinic visits every 2 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of periodontal disease
  • Smokers
  • Altered bone metabolism (e.g., due to anti-resorptive drug, steroid or immunosuppressant use)
  • Pregnancy
  • Presence of cleft or any syndrome

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PiezocisionControl SidePiezocision-assisted canine retraction x Control (split mouth design)
CorticotomyCorticotomyCorticotomy-assisted canine retraction x Control (split mouth design)
Piezocision x CorticotomyCorticotomyPiezocision-assisted retraction x Corticotomy-assisted retraction (split mouth design)
PiezocisionPiezocisionPiezocision-assisted canine retraction x Control (split mouth design)
CorticotomyControl SideCorticotomy-assisted canine retraction x Control (split mouth design)
Micro-osteoperforationsMicro-osteoperforationsMicro-osteoperforations-assisted upper incisors retraction
Piezocision x CorticotomyPiezocisionPiezocision-assisted retraction x Corticotomy-assisted retraction (split mouth design)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Orthodontic Canine Retraction RateUp to 6 months

The main objective is to evaluate and compare the canine retraction velocity in the different groups. Digital intra-oral scans will be performed (3Shape A / S®, Kopenhagen, Denmark) as registration method, every 14 days, up to 6 months.

Anteroposterior displacement of the upper incisorsUp to 4 months

The anteroposterior displacement of the upper incisors was assessed on superimposed digital models through the distance of points on the incisal edge and palatal cervical margin of these teeth to a coronal reference plan created on the initial CBCT scan.

Space closureUp to 4 months

The space closure was assessed by the distance between the most menial point of the medial surface of the canine to the most distal point of the distal surface of the lateral incisor.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes of the length of the central incisorsUp to 4 months

The initial and final length of the central incisors were measured by creating a 2D line, passing through the lowest point of the incisal edge and the highest point of the root apex. To perform these measurements, a sagittal cut was used in which the longest length of these teeth was seen.

Duration of the effect of the surgical proceduresUp to 6 months

The retraction of the canine will be accompanied by up to 6 months after surgery to verify the duration of its effect, if it occurs.

Evaluation of biomarkersUp to 6 months

To evaluate the expression of the inflammatory biomarkers present in the gingival crevicular sulcus of the canines to be retracted. At T0, immediately before retraction, and 15 in 15 days.

Patient Pain and discomfortUp to 6 months

VAS questionnaire will be used after the surgical procedures, as well after TADs placement, separator placement and premolar extraction. Always 7 days after each procedure.

Changes of the inclination of the central incisorsUp to 4 months

The initial and final CBCT were superimposed by the "voxel-based method" in the Dolphin Imaging software (Chatsworth, CA, USA), using the cranial base as reference. The inclination of the central incisors was then assessed by means of the angle formed by the long axis of each central incisor in the initial and final CBCT.

First molars anchorage lossUp to 4 months

The first molars anchorage loss was assessed on superimposed digital models through the distance of a point on the mesiobuccal cuspid to a coronal reference plan created on the initial CBCT scan.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

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Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

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