Anomalies of tooth position. K07.3 Anomalies of tooth position
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Central, lateral and canine teeth on one side of the patient are exposed to laser radiation. The laser in this study is a low-power gallium arsenide diode (model TH
Sponsors
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with permanent dentition aged between 15 to 30 years old that need orthodontic treatment. Little Irregularity Index score between 4 to 8 millimeters Healthy systemic patients Good oral hygiene and healthy periodontal status
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Uncontrolled periodontal problems with bone loss Gum recession more than 2 millimeters Smoking Altered bone metabolism due to disease or drug use Physical or mental disability Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Accelerate tooth movement in orthodontic treatment. Timepoint: At the end of the time the anterior teeth become aligned. Method of measurement: Number of days for the patient's teeth to be aligned. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduce pain during orthodontic treatment. Timepoint: After each replacement of the archwire. Normally 3 times during treatment. Method of measurement: After each archwire replacement, each patient's pain is measured on a visual analogue scale 24 hours after the visit. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFaeghe Gholinia
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed