Orthodontics
Conditions
Brief summary
To test the effect of laser-aided circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy on the rate of leveling and alignment
Interventions
PROCEDURELaser-aided csf
Laser-aided csf before leveling and alignment
OTHERplacebo laser-aided csf
placebo laser-aided csf before leveling and alignment
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Patients indicated for orthodontic treatment 18-25 years * full permanent dentition (not necessarily third molars) * mandibular anterior crowding * no visible anomaly of enamel * good oral hygiene
Exclusion criteria
* patients with mandibular anterior teeth with advanced caries, prosthetic restorations or dental anomalies * patients with dentofacial deformities or medical problems * patients indicated for extractions as a part of orthodontic treatment * patients with severe mandibular gingival inflammation/periodontitis * pregnant female patients * patients with previous orthodontic treatment * patients with previous mandibular extractions except third molars * patients taking medications that could alter orthodontic treatment * patients with clefts,syndromes, systemic diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of tooth movement | 4 months | Rate of leveling and alignment of mandibular incisors |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain level | 1 week | Visual Analogue Scale |
| Periodontal health | 4 months | Gingival index |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed