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Full Thickness Mucoperiosteal Flap Versus Low Level Laser in Orthodontic Tooth Movement Acceleration

Evaluation of the Effect of Full Thickness Mucoperiosteal Flap Versus Low Level Laser in Orthodontic Tooth Movement Acceleration

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04055935
Enrollment
32
Registered
2019-08-14
Start date
2017-09-01
Completion date
2019-06-01
Last updated
2019-08-20

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Conditions

Mesial Movement of Teeth

Brief summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of using full thickness mucoperiosteal flap (FTMPF) elevation only versus low level laser therapy (LLLT) on acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement.

Detailed description

This study was a split mouth design study included 32 side according to sample size calculation. Those sides were divided into 2 groups. Group 1divided into (group 1a: 8 sides with FTMPF, group 1b:8 sides control). Group 2(group 2 a: 8 sides with LLLT, group 2b: 8 sides control). Extraction of the first maxillary premolars followed by canine retraction in the extraction space with maximum anchorage were indicated. FTMPF was elevated from the mesial interdental papilla of maxillary canine to the mesial interdental papilla of second maxillary premolar. LLLT was applied at 3,7,14,28.56 days of retraction. During retraction study model for all patients were taken at 2ed, 6th, 14th,16th weeks and at the end of retraction (I1,I2,I3,I4,I5 or overall interval). 3D laser scanning and digital superimposition was done to measure the rate of canine retraction and anchorage loss.

Interventions

PROCEDUREelevation of full thickness mucoperiosteal flap

A free gingival sulcular incision was done from the distal surface of maxillary second premolar to the mesial side of the maxillary canine. A releasing oblique incision was done including the interdental papilla between maxillary canine and lateral incisor extending to the mucogingival junction just beyond the attached mucosa. The flap reflection extended beyond the canine root apex. A FTMPF reflection was done with mucoperiosteal elevator. Free sulcus incision was done to allow elevation of palatal mucosa by tunneling technique on the palatal gingiva of maxillary canine.

DEVICElow level laser therapy

LLLT was done using a diode soft laser (Epic X, BioLase, USA). It is a semiconductor diode soft laser. Active medium is In-Ga-As with 940nm wave length. LLLT protocol was using active laser tip (bleaching tip)

Sponsors

Al-Azhar University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Intervention model description

split mouth study design, side intervention and other side for control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
15 Years to 20 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* o Free of any syndromes affecting the head region or any craniofacial injuries. * No history of previous orthodontic treatment * All of the permanent dentition present excluding third molars. * Good oral hygiene before starting treatment. * Cases indicated for extraction of the maxillary first premolars and canine retraction into the extraction space with maximum anchorage. * Malocclusion cases that allow initial stage of leveling and alignment without extraction.

Exclusion criteria

* o Patients with systemic diseases especially bleeding disorders and osteoporosis. * History of administration of corticosteroids, exogenous hormones and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (all drugs interfere with OTM). * Presence of previous history of oral surgeries in maxillary arch.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
rate of orthodontic tooth movement acceleration determination by measuring the rate of maxillary canine retractionthe rate of retraction( distance from the first day of retraction to the end of retraction/ time)) it was with total time frame 24 weeks for starting of retractionmeasure the rate of canine retraction on series of study models

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
clinical mesial movement of first maxillary molar measured by millimeter on the 3D modelt0(start of canine retraction) to 24 monthsamount of mesial movement of first maxillary molar after 24 month

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

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