NCT06526871

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

Evaluation of Treatment Outcome of Lower Incisors Crowding Using Clear Aligners With Laser Acceleration (Randomized Control Study) .

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 22 (actual)
• Sponsor: Huda Abdelhakim · Other Government
• Sex: Female
• Age: 16 Years – 23 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

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

• Tooth Movement

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	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 .
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-10-25
• Primary completion: 2024-06-02
• Completion: 2024-07-03
• First posted: 2024-07-30
• Last updated: 2024-07-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt