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The Effect of Combination of Micro-osteoperforation and a Vibration Device on Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Not Applicable
Conditions
Orthodontic Treatment.
Registration Number
IRCT20190108042293N1
Lead Sponsor
Dental Research Institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

Age range : 18 to 45 years
Maxillary canine teeth fully erupted
Need to extract both first maxillary premolars
Existence of 3 mm space after initial alignment
Good oral hygiene

Exclusion Criteria

Systemic diseases affecting bone metabolism
Take any medication
Periodontal disease
Smoking
Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, immediately before canine retraction, and 28 days after the onset of canine retraction. Method of measurement: Digital caliper with an accuracy of 0.01 millimeter and dental casts.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The level of pain caused by micro-osteoperforation. Timepoint: The day of appliance placement , the day of canine retraction, and subsequently at 24 hours, 7 days, and 28 days after canine retraction. Method of measurement: Numerical rating scale.;The level of patient's drooling caused by micro-osteoperforation and the use of a vibration device. Timepoint: The day of appliance placement , the day of canine retraction, and subsequently at 24 hours, 7 days, and 28 days after canine retraction. Method of measurement: Numerical rating scale.
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