Health Condition 1: 8- Other Procedures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Deviced electric toothbrush with mechanical vibration of 125Hz and 150Hz on orthodontic patients: The electric toothbrush with mechanical vibration of 125HZ and 150Hz will be used by th
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy patients needing orthodontic treatment and requiring permanent first maxillary premolars extractions as a part of orthodontic treatment were included in our study. Patients with healthy periodontal condition, having GI score <1, without any pockets, generalized depth of probing <=n3mm, with no radiographic signs of bone loss were included in our study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients taking various anti-inflammatory drugs, also patients with local and general systemic conditions which could influence the levels of biomarkers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To evaluate and compare the effects of both the vibrational frequencies (125Hz and 150Hz) on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. 2.To evaluate and compare the effects of both the vibrational frequencies (125Hz and 150Hz) on the changes in the levels of PGE2 in the gingival crevicular fluid. 3.To evaluate and compare the effects of both the vibrational frequencies (125Hz and 150Hz) on the rate of orthodontically induced root resorption. Timepoint: 30 days, 60 days and 90 days over a period of 4 years | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effects of deviced electric toothbrush having mechanical vibrations of 125 Hz and 150Hz on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement, on the levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production and on the root resorption.Timepoint: 30 days, 60 days and 90 days over a period of 4 years | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Anadha N Gujar
Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed