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A study to determine how low-level laser therapy affects root resorption in patients undergoing braces treatment.

Effect of application of low-level laser therapy on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment- A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/12/047863
Enrollment
40
Registered
2022-12-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-09

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures

Interventions

Intervention1: Low-level laser therapy: Wavelength: 980 nm, Operating mode: Continuous wave, Power output : 100 mW (0.1 W), Aperture diameter : 10 mm, Beam shape : Circular Control Intervention1: Con

Sponsors

Dr GITESH ANIL MESTRY
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients requiring bilateral maxillary first premolar extraction. 2) Good oral hygiene. 3) Patients with no significant medical history or metabolic bone disease. 4) Patients with positive informed consent/ assent. 5) No previous reported or observed trauma to the maxillary incisors as assessed via history of trauma, clinical and radiographic examination. 6) No previous orthodontic treatment. 7) Completed root apexification of incisors as assessed with periapical radiographs.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with negative informed consent/ assent. 2) Patients on regular antibiotics, steroids or anti-inflammatory drugs. 3) Non-compliant patient with poor oral hygiene. 4) Syndromic patients or those with dento-skeletal deformation. 5) Signs of external apical root shortening observed at the preoperative radiographic examination

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in the length of maxillary central incisor roots and maxillary lateral incisor roots as evaluated on digital intraoral periapical radiograph (in mm) during fixed orthodontic treatment, with and without low level laser therapyTimepoint: T0- Pre-treatment T1- After 4 months (levelling and alignment) T2- After 10 months (Space closure)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in the intensity of perceived pain during fixed orthodontic treatment with and without low level laser therapy.Timepoint: After ligation of orthodontic wire.;Difference in the duration (in months) of treatment stages (levelling and alignment and first premolar extraction space closure) observed during fixed orthodontic treatment, with and without low-level laser therapyTimepoint: P1: Completion of levelling and alignment P2: After space closure—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Gitesh Anil Mestry

Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Deformities, CDER, AIIMS

dr.prabhatkc@gmail.com8375044325

Outcome results

None listed

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