Comparison Between Two Different Loops for Maxillary Canine Retraction

ConditionMaxillary Canine Retraction

Trial statusNot yet recruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age16-25

SponsorFayrouz Esam

About this trial

The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the clinical efficiency of two distinct loop mechanics for maxillary canine retraction, by comparing the rate of orthodontic tooth movement achieved, while assessing other dental parameters.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Adults aged 16-25 years.

Class I or II div 1 malocclusion with moderate to severe crowding who are indicated for maxillary premolar extraction.

Good oral hygiene and general health.

Full eruption of maxillary permanent canines and second molars.

Disqualifiers

Systemic disease affecting bone remodeling eg.DM

Previous extraction of permanent teeth.

Periodontal disease or radiographic evidence of bone loss.

Previous orthodontic treatment.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

Poul Gjessing (PG) spring
Device
orthodontic patient treated by Poul Gjessing (PG) spring for canine retraction.
Modified Marcotte spring
Device
orthodontic patient treated by Modified Marcotte spring for canine retraction.

Treatment groups

20 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Group A: Poul Gjessing (PG) LoopExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Group B: Modified Marcotte LoopExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Maxillary Canine Retraction

Time frame

At the baseline visit (T-0), a dental impression and a CBCT scan will be obtained. For intermediate follow-up visits at months 1 through 5 (T-1 to T-5), dental impressions only will be recorded. At the final 6-month visit (T-6), both a dental impression

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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Fayrouz Esam

Lead sponsor

Al-Azhar University

Sponsor institution

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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