Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients of age 16- 35 years. Patients with permanent teeth Patients with moderate crowding of more than 4mm and according to Littles irregularity index Therapeutic extraction of lower 1st premolars. No radiographic evidence of bone loss
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Medically compromised patient. Medical conditions that would affect tooth movement (corticosteroid treatments, NSAIDs consumption, drugs affecting bone metabolism , hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, uncontrolled diabetes)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of decrowding in lower anterior regionsTimepoint: Rate of de-crowding assessed 3 weeks apart until end of decrowding. Approx- 6-7 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bone changes- cortical bone height and thickness, root resorptionTimepoint: Assessed using pre- operative CBCT and CBCT at the end of decrowding. Approx- 6-7 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Saveetha Dental College And Hospital