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Diode Laser Versus LED for Maxillary Canine Retraction in Orthodontic Patients
Sponsor: Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of diode laser and light-emitting diode (LED) photobiomodulation on maxillary canine retraction during fixed orthodontic treatment. Participants requiring bilateral maxillary first premolar extraction will receive both interventions using a split-mouth design. One maxillary canine will receive diode laser photobiomodulation, while the contralateral maxillary canine will receive LED photobiomodulation. Maxillary canine movement will be evaluated at 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks during retraction to compare the amount and rate of tooth movement between the two interventions. Pain associated with orthodontic tooth movement will also be assessed. Pulp oxygen saturation (SpO₂) of the maxillary canines will be measured to evaluate changes in pulpal oxygenation during orthodontic canine retraction. SpO₂ will be assessed at baseline and at predefined follow-up time points, including 20 minutes, 24 hours, 7 days, and 4 weeks. Changes in SpO₂ will be compared between the diode laser and LED sides. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) will be used to evaluate changes in maxillary canine root length and alveolar bone dimensions before and after canine retraction. The study is expected to determine whether diode laser and LED photobiomodulation differ in their effects on orthodontic canine retraction, pulpal oxygenation, pain, and associated dental and alveolar bone changes.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Diode Laser and LED Photobiomodulation on Maxillary Canine Retraction During Orthodontic Treatment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2026-01-03
Completion Date
2027-07
Last Updated
2026-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Diode Laser Photobiomodulation
Diode laser photobiomodulation at a wavelength of 810 nm will be applied to the maxillary canine during orthodontic retraction. Irradiation will be delivered at 12 points around the canine root, including six points on the buccal side and six points on the palatal side. The root area will be divided into cervical, middle, and apical regions. The laser will be applied for 10 seconds per region, delivering 1 J per region and a total energy of 6 J per tooth. The energy density will be 5.1 J/cm². The intervention will be repeated at 4-week intervals during the 16-week canine retraction period.
LED Photobiomodulation
The contralateral maxillary canine will receive light-emitting diode (LED) photobiomodulation during orthodontic canine retraction. LED irradiation will be applied at 12 points around the canine root, including six points on the buccal side and six points on the palatal side. The LED will be applied for 5 seconds at each point, with an energy density of 6 J/cm² and a wavelength range of 430-480 nm. The intervention will be repeated at 4-week intervals during the 16-week canine retraction period.
Locations (1)
Saigon Dental Clinic - Dr. Lam
Can Tho, Vietnam