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A study on the effects of orthodontic treatment done with or without friction mechanics for moving the front teeth back using 3-D radiograph.

Effectiveness of friction and frictionless mechanics during en-masse retraction of anterior teeth using CBCT a randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081129
Enrollment
26
Registered
2025-02-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: Friction mechanics: En-masse retraction will be done by NiTi closed coil spring which delivers 150 gm of force per side. Control Intervention1: Frictionless mechanics: En-masse retra

Sponsors

Shalini D
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Angle Class I malocclusion with bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion requiring four first premolars extraction and maximum anchorage.2. Patients with a full set of permanent dentitions (except third molars) and adequate oral hygiene.3. Patients with minimal crowding

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with systemic diseases, craniofacial syndromes and conditions that interfere with tooth movement. 2. Previous orthodontic treatment. 3. Severe crowding. 4. Extracted or missing permanent teeth (except for third molars) 5. Grossly decayed tooth (except for first premolars)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Individual tooth movement of six anterior teeth in the maxillary arch and mandibular arch using CBCT. Timepoint: Before and after En-masse retraction of anterior teeth

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Root resorption of six anterior teeth in the maxillary and mandibular arch.Timepoint: Before and after En-masse retraction of anterior teeth;Duration of en-masse retraction of anterior teeth in the maxillary and mandibular archTimepoint: Before and after En-masse retraction of anterior teeth.;Patient-reported outcomes, including pain assessment and patient satisfaction towards treatment procedureTimepoint: Before and after En-masse retraction of anterior teeth.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shalini D

Centre for Dental Education and Research

dr.prabhatkc@gmail.com8375044325

Outcome results

None listed

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