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LLLLT vs Piezocision in Accelerating Orthodontic Canine Retraction
Sponsor: Hesham Nabil Ali Al-Qamhawy
Summary
This comparative controlled clinical study aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of piezocision and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as adjunctive interventions to accelerate orthodontic canine retraction. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: piezocision, LLLT, or a control group (no adjunctive procedure). The study will assess the impact of these interventions on the rate of tooth movement, the type of tooth movement, and patient experience.
Official title: Effectiveness of Piezocision Versus Low-level Laser Therapy During Orthodontic Canine Retraction: A Comparative Controlled Clinical Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
21
Start Date
2026-04
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-03-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Low Level Laser Therapy
On both right and left sides, LLLT will be performed at the beginning of canine retraction, after 3, 7, 14 days, and then every 14 days for a total four-month period.
Piezocision
On both right and left sides, a minimally invasive flapless piezocision procedure will be performed each month from the beginning of the canine retraction for a total four-month period.
Locations (1)
Outpatient Clinics of the Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Boys, Cairo, Al-Azhar University.
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt