Space closure during orthodontic treatment using T-loop and opus loop
Conditions
Interventions
Opus loop in one quadrant placed for canine retraction and activated till completion of canine retraction
T- loop in one quadrant placed for canine retraction and activated till completion of canine r
Sponsors
Bahria University Health Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) age 14 -40 years 2) a treatment plan involving bilateral extractions of maxillary first premolars 3) Class 1, 1/4th, 1/2 and 3/4th unit Class II molar relation 4) presence of all teeth up to second molar 5) good oral hygiene
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) full cusp Class II 2) developmental, medical or genetic problems 3) patient using bisphosphonates 4) spacing in dentition 5) grossly carious upper molars which cannot be restored 6) patient with active periodontal disease 7) severe crowding.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of canine retraction | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in canine angulation anchorage loss molar rotation | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactAyesha Khan
Bahria University Health Sciences Department of Orthdontics
Outcome results
None listed