A study to see if using small vibrating devices can speed up the closing of spaces when the upper teeth are pulled back with braces

Assessment of high frequency vibrations on rate of space closure during Maxillary en-masse retraction: A Randomised Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/12/099996

Enrollment

Registered

2025-12-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Group 1 For enmasse retraction, Low Magnitude High Frequency Vibrations (120Hz) will be given.: To evaluate the rate of orthodontic tooth movement using high frequency vibrations from a

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Extraction of upper first premolars on both sides 2) Not more than 2-3mm of crowding should be present in the maxillary arch 3) Periodontally sound dentition 4) Good general health and not under any medication for any systemic disease

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Non compliance patient. 2) Patients with a history of parafunctional habits. 3) Patients with poor oral health. 4) Orthognathic surgery as treatment plan; 5) Previous history of orthodontic therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Compare the effect of high frequency mechanical vibrations with that of conventional orthodontic treatment for en-masse retractionTimepoint: around 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1) pain perception will be recorded using the VAS Scale, and 2) anterior root resorption will be measured on digital OPG using IC Measure software.Timepoint: around 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Amit Kumar Khera

Subharti Dental College

dramitkkhera@gmail.com8057143083

Outcome results