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Evaluation of Pain, Discomfort and Functional Impairment Associated With the Two-step Retraction Technique Anchored With Transpalatal Arches Versus the en Masse Retraction of Upper Anterior Teeth Anchored With Mini-implants: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mini-implants and Transpalatal arche (TPA) for Class II Malocclusion. Completed, enrolled 38 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Thirty-eight patients requiring extraction of maxillary first premolars will participate in the study. They will be divided randomly into two groups: an en-masse retraction group and a two-step group. In each group, anterior teeth retraction will be initiated after completion of the leveling and alignment phase via closed nickel-titanium coil springs applying 150 g of force per side, Mini-implants will be used as an anchor unit in the en-masse retraction group, and TPA in the two-step's retraction group. The levels of pain, discomfort, and functional impairments will be self-reported using a validated questionnaire with a 4-points Likert scale.
Study Details
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Interventions
En masse retraction of upper anterior teeth will be applied where mini-implants will be used as an anchor unit. Anterior teeth retraction will be initiated after completion of the leveling and alignment phase via closed nickel-titanium coil springs applying 150 g of force per side.
Two-step retraction of upper anterior teeth will be applied where transpalatal arches (TPAs) will be used as an anchor unit. Teeth retraction will be initiated after completion of the leveling and alignment phase via closed nickel-titanium coil springs applying 150 g of force per side.