Effect of Force Magnitude on Canine Retraction and Gingival Crevicular Fluid Proteome
ConditionTooth Crowding
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age11-16
SponsorUConn Health
About this trial
This study aims to examine the effect of force levels in orthodontic treatment during canine retraction. Force levels refer to the pressure applied by the orthodontic devices to move teeth. Data collection will include gingival fluid, dental molds from a digital scanner, and x-rays of the upper canine region on both sides of the mouth during treatment. The null hypothesis to be tested is that there is no significant difference in the rate of canine movement between the light force and the heavy force levels.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Healthy patient, non-smoker
Age: 11 - 16 years of age, inclusive.
A full complement of dentition (central incisor to 1st molar) in the four quadrants, except second molars
Patients requiring at least upper bilaterally maxillary 1st premolar extraction as a treatment plan (Class I bimaxillary protrusion/ crowding or Class II maxillary dentoalveolar protrusion/ crowding)
Disqualifiers
Patients under 11 years of age and over the age of 16.
Non-extraction treatment plan
Extraction of maxillary tooth other than first premolars bilaterally.
Evidence of poor oral hygiene
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Light Force (150g Niti Coil)
- Heavy Force (400 g Niti coil)
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
UConn Health
Lead sponsor
Charles Burstone Foundation
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov