Evaluation of Treatment Outcome of Lower Incisors Crowding Using Clear Aligners With Laser Acceleration .

NCT ID: NCT06526871

Last Updated: 2024-07-30

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

22 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-10-25

Study Completion Date

2024-07-03

Brief Summary

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The present study will be performed to evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement through the correction of lower incisors crowding using clear aligners

Detailed Description

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This study will employ a two-arm parallel randomized clinical trial design with an allocation ratio of 1:1. The study will include participants aged 16 to 23 years with mild to moderate anterior lower crowding and Class I Angle malocclusion, presenting with a full set of teeth excluding wisdom teeth. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, receiving LLLT in addition to clear aligner therapy, or the control group, receiving clear aligner therapy alone.

Intervention:

The intervention group will undergo LLLT using the Biolase Epic X device, calibrated to 0.2 W power, 0.16 J energy, and 0.8 seconds pulse duration per point. The laser will be applied to five points on the buccal surface (cervical mesial, distal, middle root, apical mesial, and distal) and four points on the lingual surface (cervical mesial, distal, middle root, and middle apical) of the target tooth. LLLT sessions will be conducted weekly over seven sessions.

Conditions

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Tooth Movement

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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control group

ten patients treated with removable clear aligner

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

clear aligner therapy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Clear aligner therapy involves using a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners to gradually move teeth into their desired positions. These aligners are worn over the teeth and are typically changed every week as the teeth gradually shift. The treatment process starts with a digital scan or impression of the teeth, which is used to create a 3D model. This model helps in planning the precise movements needed to achieve proper alignment. Throughout the treatment, patients visit their orthodontist periodically to monitor progress and receive new sets of aligners. Clear aligners are popular for their aesthetic appeal and the convenience they offer compared to traditional braces.

Experimental group

ten patients treated with removable clear aligner with application of Low-Level-Laser

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Low-Level Laser acceleration

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

This intervention involves the application of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) using the Epic X device for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. The protocol is designed to assess the effects of LLLT on pain reduction and treatment efficacy during the initial leveling and alignment phase of orthodontic therapy using clear aligners .

clear aligner therapy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Clear aligner therapy involves using a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners to gradually move teeth into their desired positions. These aligners are worn over the teeth and are typically changed every week as the teeth gradually shift. The treatment process starts with a digital scan or impression of the teeth, which is used to create a 3D model. This model helps in planning the precise movements needed to achieve proper alignment. Throughout the treatment, patients visit their orthodontist periodically to monitor progress and receive new sets of aligners. Clear aligners are popular for their aesthetic appeal and the convenience they offer compared to traditional braces.

Interventions

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Low-Level Laser acceleration

This intervention involves the application of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) using the Epic X device for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. The protocol is designed to assess the effects of LLLT on pain reduction and treatment efficacy during the initial leveling and alignment phase of orthodontic therapy using clear aligners .

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

clear aligner therapy

Clear aligner therapy involves using a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners to gradually move teeth into their desired positions. These aligners are worn over the teeth and are typically changed every week as the teeth gradually shift. The treatment process starts with a digital scan or impression of the teeth, which is used to create a 3D model. This model helps in planning the precise movements needed to achieve proper alignment. Throughout the treatment, patients visit their orthodontist periodically to monitor progress and receive new sets of aligners. Clear aligners are popular for their aesthetic appeal and the convenience they offer compared to traditional braces.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. A well-behaved, compliant, and motivated patient.
2. Patients from 16 to 23 years old .
3. Patients with mild to moderate anterior lower crowding.
4. Full complement of teeth (except for wisdom teeth).
5. Class I Angle malocclusion .

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with missed anterior teeth .
2. Class II or III Malocclusion (dental or skeletal ) .
3. Any systemic diseases that may interfere with assigned treatment plan .
4. Periodontal affection especially at lower anterior teeth .
Minimum Eligible Age

16 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

23 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Huda Abdelhakim

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Huda Abdelhakim

Doctor

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Samir A Ibrahim, professor

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Al-Azhar University

Locations

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AL-Azhar university

Cairo, , Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

References

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Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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ORTHO-109-2-K

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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