LLLLT vs Piezocision in Accelerating Orthodontic Canine Retraction
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Division 1, Bimaxillary Protrusion, Class I Malocclusion
In brief
This comparative controlled clinical study aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of piezocision and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as adjunctive interventions to accelerate orthodontic canine retraction. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: piezocision, LLLT, or a control group (no adjunctive procedure). The study will assess the impact of these interventions on the rate of tooth movement, the type of tooth movement, and patient experience.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07466641
- Run by
- Hesham Nabil Ali Al-Qamhawy
- People needed
- 21
- Starts
- 2026-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-11
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age range 18-25 years.
- Patients with crowding or protrusion requiring at least bilateral maxillary first premolar extraction followed by symmetrical canine retraction.
- Full set of permanent dentition (third molar not considered).
- Patients with good oral hygiene.
You may not qualify if…
- Previous orthodontic treatment.
- Patients taking medications or suffering from systemic conditions that can affect orthodontic tooth movement.
- Active periodontal diseases and/or untreated carious lesions.
- Congenital orofacial deformities.
- Discontinuation criteria:
- Multiple missing appointments.
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Multiple broken appliances to the extent that interferes with obtaining the treatment objectives.
Where it is running
- Outpatient Clinics of the Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Boys, Cairo, Al-Azhar University. — Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt (enrolling)
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