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Radiographic and molecular comparison of two techniques for faster orthodontic tooth movement- A Study

A CBCT and Molecular Evaluation of Canine Retraction Following Modified and Conventional PiezocisionTM : A Randomised Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/02/023322
Enrollment
25
Registered
2020-02-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: modified piezocision : piezocision can be performed within the extraction socket and this is modified piezocision method Control Intervention1: Conventional Piezocision: It combines mi

Sponsors

Neelambari Mohan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are to undergo orthodontic treatment with Fixed Mechanotherapy requiring maxillary and mandibular first premolar extraction and distal movement of the canine ( cases requiring extraction for bimaxillary protrusion and minimal to moderate crowding) Clinically healthy periodontium with no radiographic evidence of bone loss Individuals with full complement of teeth (third molars not included).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medically compromised patients. Patients suffering from any congenital, hereditary or systemic diseases. Chronic use of any medications affecting orthodontic tooth movement (e.g. corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, NSAIDs) Patients with dental anomalies (e.g. enamel hypoplasia, root dilacerations in maxillary canines). Patients not willing to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary objective is to assess the rate of canine retraction following modified Piezocision and conventional piezocisionTimepoint: 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The secondary objective is to compare the levels of Tumour Necrosing Factor α (TNF α) following canine retraction using conventional mechanics with extraction, retraction following interproximal reduction, conventional Piezocision and modified Piezocision. Timepoint: 4 pre activation T0, 7 days later T1, after 30 days T2, after 90 days T3

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNeelambari Mohan

Sri Ramachandra University

theorthodontist@gmail.com9840237177

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026