Evaluation of the Levels of Pain, Discomfort, and Functional Impairment With Two Techniques of Retraction
Class II Malocclusion
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Class II Malocclusion
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult healthy patients, Male and female, Age range: 17-27 years. Class II Division 1 malocclusion: Mild / moderate skeletal Class II (sagittal discrepancy angle 4< ANB<10) Overjet more than 5 mm. Normal overbite (more than 0 mm and less than 4 mm) Normal or increased anterior facial height (Clinically and then cephalometrically assessed using these three angles: mandibular/cranial base angle, maxillary/mandibular plane angle, and facial axis angle) well-aligned maxillary teeth with minimal crowding (≤ 4 mm according to Little's index), 3- Complete permanent dentition (except for the third molars). 4- Existence of all the upper teeth (except third molars). 5- Good oral and periodontal health: Probing depth < 4 mm No radiographic evidence of bone loss. Gingival index ≤ 1 Plaque index ≤ 1 Exclusion Criteria: Medical conditions that affect tooth movement (corticosteroid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), …) Presence of primary teeth in the maxillary arch Any craniofacial syndromes. Poor oral hygiene or Current periodontal disease: The patient had previous orthodontic treatment
Sites / Locations
- University of Damascus
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Retraction with mini-implants
Retraction with transpalatal arches
Mini-implants will be used as an anchor unit.
Transpalatal arches will be used as an anchor unit.