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Efficiency of Canine Retraction Using Different Reactivation Intervals

Comparing Canine Retraction Using Two-week, Four-week, Six-week and Eight-week Reactivation Intervals

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04905004
Enrollment
56
Registered
2021-05-27
Start date
2017-04-01
Completion date
2022-06-01
Last updated
2021-05-27

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Conditions

Bimaxillary Protrusion, Class II Division 1 Malocclusion, Class III Malocclusion, Crowding, Tooth

Brief summary

Canine retraction after 1st premolar extracion into the extraction space is a routine treatment in orthodontics. Orthodontic patients requiring first premolar extraction, canine retraction and maximum anchorage were recruited for this randomized controlled trial. A search of the literature did not indicate the ideal frequency of elastomeric chain reactivation for optimum canine retraction. The study was approved by the ethical committee. The first premolars were extracted. Elastomeric chains were used to retract the canine distally into the 1st premolar space. The optimum reactivation interval was evaluated regarding the efficiency of treatment in terms of rate of canine retraction, canine tipping and rotation, root resorption and pain at the intervals of 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks. Three dimensional imaging, as well as digital scanning were the methods for data collection.

Detailed description

The canines, 2nd premolars, 1st molars and 2nd molars were bonded and banded. Leveling and alignment was achieved. After the first premolar extraction, temporary anchorage devices were inserted interradicular between 2nd premolar and 1st molar. Canine retraction was performed on a 0.016 X 0.022 stainless steel arch wire. A power arm was extended to apply the force closer to the center of resistance and achieve bodily movement. Elastomeric chains were calibrated to deliver a force of 150g and extended from the power arm to the mini screws directly. Recruited patients were randomly allocated to four groups according to the duration between the elastomeric chain reactivation. Canine reactivation intervals were 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks. Cone beam computed tomography was performed before canine retraction and after 6 months of retraction. Digital dental casts were taken before canine retraction and monthly for 6 months.

Interventions

PROCEDURECanine retraction

Canines will be retracted using short elastomeric chains. Force applied to canines will be 150g.

Sponsors

Future University in Egypt
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

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

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Patients requiring 1st premolar extraction (e.g bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion) * Erupted full set of permanent teeth (excluding 3rd molars)

Exclusion criteria

* Systemic diseases that would interfere with bone metabolism * Craniofacial syndromes * congenitally missing or extracted permanent teeth. * periodontally compromised patients * smokers * pregnant women * previous orthodontic treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Rate of canine retractionBaseline to 1 monthThe distance measured between the canine cusp tips for each two consecutive digital models superimposed on the right and left medial palatal rugae.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Canine tippingBaseline to 6 monthsCBCT images at T0 and T1 were analyzed using Invivo 5 software. linear measurements were made from the long axis of the canines (cusp tip to root apex) to FP1 and FP2 for the upper and lower canines, respectively.
Canine rotationBaseline to 6 monthsThe change in the angle between a line connecting the maximum mesial and distal crown convexities and FP1 and FP2, for the upper and lower canines, respectively; measured on CBCT
Amount of canine retractionBaseline to 6 monthsThe change in distance measured from the canine cusp tip to the frontal plane, in millimeters; measured on CBCT
First molar anchorage lossBaseline to 6 monthsThe change in distance measured from the mesio-buccal cusp tip of the first molar to the frontal plane, in millimeters; measured on CBCT
Pain scorebaseline to day 1The patient makes a mark along the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scale denoting the severity of pain: 0-100 0= no pain and 100= worst pain imaginable
Canine root resorptionBaseline to 6 monthsThe change in the canine length, in millimeters, measured from cusp tip to root apex; measured on CBCT

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Primary ContactReem ElShazly, MSc
reemhazem24@gmail.com+201114666516
Backup ContactRudayna El-Badawy, MSc
rudaynaelbadawy@gmail.com+201159218899

Outcome results

None listed

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