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Accelerated Mandibular Molar Protraction: Piezocision at the Time of Molar Protraction or Later?

Mandibular Molar Protraction Assisted by Temporary Anchorage Device and Piezoelectric Corticotomy

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04338789
Enrollment
30
Registered
2020-04-08
Start date
2016-12-02
Completion date
2019-12-31
Last updated
2020-04-08

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Conditions

Orthodontic Appliance

Keywords

Piezocision, molar protraction, Accelerated

Brief summary

This study was conducted to compare the rate of second molar protraction, level of Interleukin1-β in gingival crevicular fluid, periodontal health (gingival index, plaque index, and periodontal pocket depth) and root resorption in patients treated by molar protraction with piezocision performed early at the time of protraction (Group 1), piezocision performed 3 months after molar protraction (Group 2), and no piezocision molar protraction (Group 3).

Detailed description

Detailed Description: Thirty-five subjects who presented with bilaterally extracted mandibular first molar were selected to participate in the study. The subjects were subdivided into one of 3 groups as follows: group 1 consisted of 20 subjects /20 molars where piezocision was performed immediately before molar protraction; group 2 consisted of 20 subjects/ 20 molars where molar protraction was carried on after 3 months of molar protraction with no piezocision; group 3 consisted of 20 subjects (40 molars) where protraction was carried out with no piezocision. After reaching 0.019X0.025 SS arch wire, NiTi coil spring was used for space closure (protraction force was 150g) attached from the lower second molar hook to the head of the mini-screw. Piezocision was performed by making 2 vertical incisions mesial and distal to the extraction space. Piezotome was inserted in the incisions previously made and bone cuts were done with a length up to mucogingival line and depth of 3 mm. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) sample was obtained from the mesiogingival side of the lower second permanent molar with use of Periopaper. GCF sample was repeated 1 day, 1 week and 4 weeks after molar protraction with piezocision or with no piezocision. Periodontal parameters were measured and lower molar root resorption was assessed using Perapical radiographs.

Interventions

Piezocesion was performed by making 2 vertical incisions mesial and distal to the extraction space. Piezotome was inserted in the incisions previously made and bone cuts were done with a length up to mucogingival line and depth of 3 mm.

Sponsors

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

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

Masking description

Blinding of either patient or clinician was not possible during treatment. However, partial blinding was possible. Orthodontic molar protraction was carried out by the clinician without knowing the GCF levels and the lab was blinded to the clinical findings. Also, periapical radiographs and study casts were masks during data collection.

Intervention model description

Split mouth design where piezocision will be performed at the time of molar protraction on the right or left side of the bilateral first molar extraction subjects and 3 months of molar protraction on the other side. A third group of subjects will act as a control where molar protraction will be done with no piezocision. \- Comparison between the 3 groups of subjects; Early piezocision, late piezocision and no piezocision molar protraction groups.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Age range from 19 to 30 years * Bilaterally extracted mandibular first molar (first molar extracted more than one year ago and with a residual extraction space of more than 6 mm). * Class 1 malocclusion where molar protraction is indicated. * All permanent teeth are present except for the extracted mandibular first molars. * Healthy periodontium (gingival index score ≤ 2, plaque index score ≤ 2 and probing depth \< 4mm)

Exclusion criteria

* Previous orthodontic treatment * Any systemic disease * Smoker * Poor Oral hygiene

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Rate of molar protraction1 yearMeasured in mm/month from dental casts
Changes in the level of of Interleukin1-β4 weeksDetected in Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). The periopaper was placed for 60 seconds in the mesiogingival sulcus of the lower second permanent molar and was transferred to an Eppendorf tube containing phosphate buffered saline.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Periodontal parameters (Plaque, gingival health, periodontal pocket depth, alveolar bone height)1 yearPlaque and gingival health are measured using plaque index and gingival index. pocket depth and alveolar height are measured in mm.
Lower molar root resorption1 yearLength of lower second molar roots in mm

Outcome results

None listed

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