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Compares treatment options for Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Division 1
Official title LLLLT vs Piezocision in Accelerating Orthodontic Canine Retraction
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07466641
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This comparative controlled clinical study aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of piezocision and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as adjunctive interventions to accelerate orthodontic canine retraction. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: piezocision, LLLT, or a control group (no adjunctive procedure).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 25
You may be able to join if
- Age range 18-25 years.
- Patients with crowding or protrusion requiring at least bilateral maxillary first premolar extraction followed by symmetrical canine retraction.
- Full set of permanent dentition (third molar not considered).
- Patients with good oral hygiene.
You likely can't join if
- Previous orthodontic treatment.
- Patients taking medications or suffering from systemic conditions that can affect orthodontic tooth movement.
- Active periodontal diseases and/or untreated carious lesions.
- Congenital orofacial deformities. Discontinuation criteria:
- Multiple missing appointments.
- Poor oral hygiene.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age range 18-25 years.
- Patients with crowding or protrusion requiring at least bilateral maxillary first premolar extraction followed by symmetrical canine retraction.
- Full set of permanent dentition (third molar not considered).
- Patients with good oral hygiene.
- Previous orthodontic treatment.
- Patients taking medications or suffering from systemic conditions that can affect orthodontic tooth movement.
- Active periodontal diseases and/or untreated carious lesions.
- Congenital orofacial deformities. Discontinuation criteria:
- Multiple missing appointments.
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Multiple broken appliances to the extent that interferes with obtaining the treatment objectives.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 25 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.