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A Study Comparing Two vs Four Mini Screws for Faster Movement of Upper Front Teeth

Comparative evaluation of the effects of two versus four temporary skeletal anchorage devices TSADs on the rate of intrusion and retraction of maxillary anteriors - an invivo study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113979
Enrollment
22
Registered
2026-07-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: 4- Measurement and Monitoring

Interventions

Intervention1: Intrusion and retraction of maxillary anteriors will be done with 2 TSADs : The patients will be followed for 6 months. Control Intervention1: Intrusion and retraction of maxillary ante

Sponsors

Dr Pooja Chute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients having deep bite requiring maxillary incisor intrusion as a part of the orthodontic treatment. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. Need for maxillary first premolars extraction.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Periodontally compromised cases Abnormal root morphology, root resorption, or any trauma with maxillary anteriors Patients with periapical pathology with maxillary anteriors Presence of any systemic disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess and compare the effects of two vs four TSADs on rate of intrusion and retraction of maxillary anteriors and To assess and compare the amount and rate of space closure between the two groups.Timepoint: baseline, 3 months,6 months.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the vertical changes of maxillary first molar in both groups & to evaluate the change in torque of maxillary incisors in both groupsTimepoint: Diagnostics records comprising of lateral cephalogram & study models will be taken at baseline, 3 months & 6 months.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sumit Gandhi

rungta college of dental sciences and research

drsumitgandhi@gmail.com9826992112

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026