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Friction Versus Frictionless Mechanics During Maxillary En-masse Retraction in Adult Patients

Friction Versus Frictionless Mechanics During Maxillary En-masse Retraction in Adult Patients With Class I Bimaxillary Dentoalveolar Protrusion: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03261024
Enrollment
30
Registered
2017-08-24
Start date
2017-11-30
Completion date
2019-01-31
Last updated
2017-08-24

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

Conditions

En-masse Retraction , Class I Bimaxillary Protrusion

Keywords

En-masse retraction , Class I bimaxillary protrusion

Brief summary

This study is a Randomized clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of two different mechanics during maxillary en-masse retraction in adult patients. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups:Friction and frictionless mechanics. Mini screws will be used in both group to ensure maximum anchorage during retraction. Lateral cephalometric radiographs and dental models will be taken for each patients pre and post -retraction. Following complete anterior segment retraction, the rate and duration of retraction will be evaluated for both groups as well as patient satisfaction with treatment. Changes in incisors inclination and soft tissue as well as anchorage loss will be also assessed.

Detailed description

Adult patients with Class I bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion will be recruited. All the patients need extraction of upper first premolars followed by anterior segment retraction and maximum anchorage. The patients will be randomly allocated to one of two groups; either Friction or Frictionless group. In friction group, Nickel Titanium coil spring will be used for retraction of anterior segment while in frictionless group, T-loops will be used for retraction. All the patients will receive two miniscrews , one on each side to achieve maximum anchorage during retraction. The patients will be seen on a monthly basis for follow up visit for activation of the appliance to maintain constant force during the study. An impression will be taken for the patients every visit, poured into stone for fabrication of dental models. The models will be used to monitor the rate of retraction of anterior teeth. Every patient will be asked for lateral cephalometric radiograph before and after complete retraction. After data collection, two assessors will carry on the measurements blindly and independently. Statistical analysis of the data will be done and the results will be compared to evaluate the effectiveness of both techniques for en-masse retraction.

Interventions

Nickel Titanium will be extended from the hook between the lateral incisors and canines to the first molar bands, to allow frictional en-masse retraction of anterior segment.

T-loops retraction arch will be placed distal to the upper canines and cinched distal to the first molar bands, to allow frictionless en-masse retraction of anterior segment.

Sponsors

Cairo University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Male or female adult patients with age range 18-30 yrs old. 2. Class I bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion . 3. Full permanent dentition. 4. Good oral hygiene. 5. Maximum anchorage is required. 6. Healthy bone between first molars and second premolars is needed.

Exclusion criteria

1. Systemic disease. 2. Severe crowding. 3. Extracted or missing upper permanent tooth/teeth (except for third molars). 4. Any signs or symptoms or previous history of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). 5. Previous orthodontic treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Duration of retractionAfter complete retraction, average 9 monthsmonths through clinical examination of the retracted anterior teeth
Rate of retractionAverage 9 months, recorded from the begin of retraction till the complete retraction of anterior teethmillimeters through dental models taken for each patient monthly at the follow up visit
Patient SatisfactionAfter complete retraction , average 9 monthsQuestionnaire will be filled by every patient at the end of the study regarding his experience and acceptance to the treatment, scale from 0 to 5 .

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in incisors inclinationAfter complete retraction, average 9 monthsDegree and millimeter through lateral cephalometric analysis
Change in soft tissue profileAfter complete retraction, average 9 monthsDegree and millimeter through lateral cephalometric analysis
molar anchorage lossAfter complete retraction, average 9 monthsDegree and millimeter through lateral cephalometric analysis

Contacts

Primary ContactFady H. Fahim, Lecturer
fady.fahim@gmail.com+20-01006882595
Backup ContactFatma A. Abd El Sayed, Professor
fatmaabdou65@yahoo.com+20-01005275779

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026