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The Effect of Corticotomy in En-mass Retraction

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Accelerate Tooth Movement
Registration Number
NCT03180151
Lead Sponsor
King Abdulaziz University
Brief Summary

* To compare patients who will undergo orthodontics treatment involving upper premolar extraction for space of time whether with or without corticotomy by Piezotome.

* Assess the safety of both methods of retraction in regard to the quality of the surrounding periodontium and roots of anterior teeth.

* Monitor postoperative pain.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
26
Inclusion Criteria
  • On the basis of the diagnosis of the malocclusion, individuals who have Class I and Class II malocclusions and requiring extraction of premolars and retraction of anterior teeth will be selected (maxillary/mandibular or both).
  • Good oral hygiene, healthy gingiva and no evidence of bone loss as seen in radiograph.
  • Healthy systemic conditions.
  • No previous orthodontic treatment.
  • Patient needs to be in permanent dentition (hence, we need to define their age range).
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient with systemic disease.
  • Patient having any signs of active periodontal disease.
  • Patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy.
  • Persons taking medications that slows down bone metabolism.
  • Craniofacial anomalies.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
rate of tooth movement per time4 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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