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Effect of Micro-osteoperforation on the Rate of Canine Retraction

Effect of Micro-osteoperforation on the Rate of Canine Retraction: A Split Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03450278
Enrollment
36
Registered
2018-03-01
Start date
2015-12-31
Completion date
2018-01-10
Last updated
2018-03-01

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Conditions

Orthodontics

Brief summary

The current study Is a split-mouth Randomized Controlled Trial that was performed to investigate three dimensionally, using digital models and Cone Beam Computed Tomography imaging, the effect of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) on the rate of tooth movement in a canine retraction model.

Detailed description

Sample size calculation was carried out and resulted in enrolment of 18 female patients requiring bilateral upper first premolars extraction and canine retraction with maximum anchorage. The sample was recruited from the outpatient clinic of the Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. After placement of the fixed orthodontic appliance, leveling and alignment proceeded till 0.016 × 0.022 NiTi upper archwire. Indirect skeletal anchorage was then prepared using TADs inserted bilaterally between the upper 1st molar and 2nd premolar, and the patient was referred for upper 1st premolars extraction. Three months after extraction, 0.017 × 0.025 stainless-steel upper archwire was inserted and three vertically aligned MOPs were randomly allocated and performed in one side using a single TAD, while the other side served as control. The three MOPs were performed distal to the canine, equidistant in the extraction space. Bilateral canine retraction was then commenced using NiTi closing coil springs delivering 150 gms of force. Before leaving the clinic, a pain questionnaire was given to each patient. Data were collected from monthly upper impressions, which were poured into stone models and scanned to obtain sequential digital models (T0, T1, T2, T3 & T4), in addition to pre- and post-retraction maxillary CBCT images. The assessed outcomes were the rate of canine retraction per month, the total distance travelled by the upper canines, first molars anchorage loss, tipping, torque and rotation of upper canines and first molars, canine root resorption and finally the pain related to MOP procedure. Statistical analysis was performed on the gathered data and results were withdrawn.

Interventions

Minor surgical procedure including performance of limited and shallow perforations of the cortical plate of bone to increase the expression of inflammatory cytokines, hence accelerating orthodontic tooth movement.

Sponsors

Cairo University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
16 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Malocclusion that requires bilateral extraction of the maxillary first premolars and canine retraction with maximum anchorage; Class II division 1 and bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion cases. * Full permanent dentition with exception of the third molars. * Good oral hygiene and periodontal condition.

Exclusion criteria

* Medically compromised patients. * Patients suffering from any congenital, hereditary or systemic diseases. * Chronic use of any medications affecting orthodontic tooth movement (e.g. corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, NSAIDs) * Patients with dental anomalies (e.g. enamel hypoplasia, root dilacerations in maxillary canines). * Patients with medical conditions that contraindicate surgeries (e.g. bleeding tendency and immunocompromised patients). * Radiographic evidence of bone loss.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Rate of maxillary canine retraction4 months of canine retractiondistance (mm) moved by the canine distally per month

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Maxillary first molar anchorage loss4 months of canine retractionanchorage loss (mesial movement) of the maxillary first molar occuring after 4 months of canine retraction.
Maxillary canine tipping, torque and rotation4 months of canine retractionchange in the three dimensional axial inclination (tipping, torque and rotation) of the maxillary canine after 4 months of retraction
Maxillary first molar tipping, torque and rotation4 months of canine retractionchange in the three-dimensional axial inclination (tipping, torque and rotation) of the maxillary first molar after 4 months of canine retraction.
Maxillary canine root resorption4 months of canine retractionamount of canine root resorption occurred after 4 moths of retraction
Pain caused by the micro-osteoperforation procedure1 week after the micro-osteoperforation procedurePain assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (0-10) assessed immediately after the micro-osteoperforation (MOP) procedure, 1 day, 3 days and 1 week after the MOP procedure. 0 pain score: no pain, (1-3) pain score: mild pain, (3-6) pain scores: moderate pain, (7-10) pain score: severe pain.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026