Amount of Root Resorption of Maxillary Anteriors After en Masse Versus Two Step Space Closure (CBCT)
Root Resorption
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Root Resorption focused on measuring Two step retraction, En masse retraction, Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients who signed the informed consent to be part of this study. Patients with Class I or Class II malocclusion. Patients requiring extractions of maxillary first premolars with absolute anchorage. Good periodontal status. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who are syndromic or have cleft lip and/or palate. Patients with severe root dilacerations or root canal treated incisors. Patients receiving drugs that alter tooth movement. Patients with systemic disease like endocrinological disorders, vit D excess or deficiency, thyroid or parathyroid problems. Patients with history of trauma to dentition or impacted teeth in anterior maxilla. Patients who have undergone previous orthodontic treatment.
Sites / Locations
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Two step retraction
En masse retraction
teeth will be retracted in two stages
teeth will be retracted in one stage