Evaluating the Efficacy of Micro-Osteoperforations Technique on the Orthodontic Tooth Move
Patients with moderate mandibular anterior crowding will be treated in this study. The efficacy of micro-osteoperforations technique by special drill in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement during clear aligners therapy will be assessed along with patient's pain and satisfaction. There are two groups: 1. a group of
| Condition(s) | Crowding of Anterior Mandibular Teeth |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Patients with moderate mandibular anterior crowding will be treated in this study. The efficacy of micro-osteoperforations technique by special drill in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement during clear aligners therapy will be assessed along with patient's pain and satisfaction. There are two groups: 1. a group of patients in which participants will be received treatment with the traditional clear aligners technique in addition to a micro-osteoperforations technique. 2. a group of patients in which participants will be received treatment with the traditional clear aligners technique alone |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Completion of permanent dentition (except third molars) * Moderate crowding (4-6 mm according to Little's index) * Absence of medications intake that interferes with pain perception for at least one week before the beginning of the treatment * Number of aligners ≥ 8 aligners. Exclusion Criteria: * • Systematic diseases that could affect bone and tooth movement and no contraindication avoid oral surgery * Medical conditions that affect tooth movement (Corticosteroid, NSAIDs) * Patients had previous orthodontic treatments * Poor oral hygiene or concurrent periodontal disease |
| Ages | 18 Years to 26 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Hama University |
| Locations | Hama, Syria |
| Start date | 2026-06-10 |
| NCT ID | NCT05492773 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05492773 |