The Effect of OrthoPulse™ Photobiomodulation on Tooth Movement and Treatment Time When Used With Invisalign Treatment

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Malocclusion

In brief

The aim of the study is to determine if, and to what degree photobiomodulation treatment with OrthoPulse has an effect on the rate of tooth movement during alignment for patients receiving Invisalign orthodontic aligner treatment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02954133

Run by

Biolux Research Holdings, Inc.

People needed

167

Starts

2016-07-01

Expected to finish

2019-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-01-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Invisalign "Full Treatment" product only
• Have a permanent dentition
• 18 years-old
• Angle Class I or ½ cusp Class II molar and canine relationship
• Moderate to mild crowding in at least one arch

You may not qualify if…

• Subjects who do not fulfill all inclusion criteria requirements
• Craniofacial anomaly present
• Past or present signs and symptoms of periodontal disease
• A significant medical or medication history that would adversely affect the development or structure of the teeth and jaws and any subsequent tooth movement
• Previous orthodontic or orthopedic relapse within 1 year
• History of trauma, bruxism, or parafunction
• Skeletal jaw discrepancy
• Use of osteoporosis drugs
• Initial use of auxiliary mechanics such as elastics

Where it is running

• Dickerson Orthodontics — Chandler, Arizona, United States
• Kottemann Orthodontics — Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
• Chenin Orthodontics — Henderson, Nevada, United States
• Orthodontic Associates — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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