Class II Division 1 Malocclusion
Conditions
Brief summary
study will be directed to evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy during maxillary molar distalization using a skeletally anchored appliance
Detailed description
Effect of low-level laser therapy during maxillary molar distalization using a skeletally anchored appliance
Interventions
OTHERDistalization
Group I: will include 10 patients undergo distalization according to a standardized protocol. Group II: will include 10 patients undergo distalization assisted with low level laser therapy according to a standardized protocol.
Sponsors
Al-Azhar University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
14 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 1- An age range from 14-17 years old. 2- All permanent teeth are present (except for third molars). 3- Bilateral dental Class II malocclusion. 4- Skeletal Class I or mild Class II relationship. 5- Normal or reduced vertical face height. 6- No posterior crowding or spaces.
Exclusion criteria
1. Patients who required surgery to correct skeletal discrepancies. 2. Patients with congenital dentoskeletal disorders. 3. Missed or mutilated teeth in maxillary arch. 4. Patients with poor oral hygiene and/or periodontally compromised patients.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| rate of molar distalization | from start of treatment until study completion, an average of 1 year | rate of distalization of the maxillary first molars will be evaluated using direct clinical assessment and cast analysis according to standardized methods. |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactAhmed T Hussein, doctoraa
Outcome results
None listed