Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Root Resorption During Orthodontic Intrusion of Maxillary Incisors
Root Resorption of Maxillary Incisors
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Root Resorption of Maxillary Incisors
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with age range between 12-16 years. Overbite > 40% indicated for maxillary intrusion. Mild to moderate crowding of upper incisors. All permanent teeth erupted (excluding 3rd molars). No previous orthodontic treatment. Good oral hygiene with no previous periodontal surgery Exclusion Criteria: Transverse and/or vertical skeletal dysplasia or craniofacial malformation. Retained primary or missing permanent teeth in the maxillary anterior area, and any kind of tooth/root shape anomaly. Patients with root resorption, impacted canines, or dental anomalies. Poor oral hygiene Present or history of periodontal diseases. Systemic diseases or regular use of medications that could interfere with orthodontic tooth movement. History of trauma affecting the maxillary incisors. Endodontically treated upper anterior teeth.
Sites / Locations
- Al Azhar Univertsity
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Experimental group
Control group
Will includes 9 patients who will receive intrusive arche after leveling and alignment assisted with laser with wavelength 635 nm, 6.5J/cm2,The laser will be applied to 4 points of application for each tooth two labial and two palatal started immediately after first intrusive wire then at days 3,7,14 and then every 15 day until achievement of the study objectives
Will includes 9 patients who will receive intrusive arches after leveling and alignment without laser application