Health Condition 1: K038- Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Low-level laser therapy: An aluminum-gallium-arsenide (Al-Ga-As) diode laser with
a wavelength of 820 nm, energy density of 8 J/cm2
, and
100Mw power output for 3 seconds at 10 points
2.mesiobuccal gingival ridge
3.central buccal point
central in relation to other points
4.the bottom of the oral vestibule at the root apex parallel to point 1
5.the bottom of oral vestibule, at the root apex parallel to point 2
The same points were selected for application on lingual aspect ,totaling 10 points.
Application will be done for 3 consecutive days at the following intervals: 1.immediently after arch wire placement
Sponsors
M GREESHMA HARINI
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Physically and mentally healthy individuals. 2. The patient undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment for the first time. 3. Full arch bonding in both arches 4. Crowding with Littles index of 4-9mm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with systemic diseases. 2. Pregnant patients. 3. Patients under medication for chronic pain 4. Patients with functional appliance therapy and orthognathic surgery. 5. Additional appliances that could be unpredictable pain sources, such as headgear, and mini screw.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The rate of tooth movementTimepoint: T0- immediately after arch wire placement T1- 4th week T2- 8th week T3- 10th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Levels of pain perceptionTimepoint: t1 - 2hours after the arch wire placement t2 - 6hours after the arch wire placement t3 - at bed time on the day of arch wire placement. t4 - 24 hours t5 - 2 days t6 - 3 days t7 - 7 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactS GOWRI SANKAR
NARAYANA DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL.
Outcome results
None listed