Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Low-level laser therapy: 0.5-mm posterior elastomeric separators (Optima Separators, Desire Orthodontics, Karnataka) will be inserted at the mesial and distal side of each maxillary fir
Sponsors
Dr Adarsh Ninan Sam
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Good oral hygiene 2. No systemic or periodontal diseases 3. No intake of medications that interfere with pain perception for at least one week before the beginning of the treatment and also during the course of study 4. Intact maxillary first molars and the presence of healthy contact points of the maxillary first molars with adjacent teetH
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. The intake of NSAIDs or analgesics during the study. 2. Failing to complete the questionnaire 3. Patient who received previous orthodontic treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy in reducing the pain on separator placement in Maxillary 1st Molars.Timepoint: The timepoints to measure the outcome will be every 12hrs till 4th day from the time of Low Level Laser Therapy Application. (0hrs, 12hrs, 24hrs,36hrs, 48hrs, 60hrs, 72hrs, 96hrs) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effect of 2 application of low-level laser with 2-4 Joule energy at 940nm wavelength on pain reduction following elastomeric separator placement.Timepoint: 72 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Adarsh Ninan Sam
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed