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Evaluation of the Skeletal, Dental and Soft-tissue Changes After En-masse Retraction of the Upper Anterior Teeth Stimulated by Low-intensity Electrical Current: A Single-centered, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Electrical stimulation and Orthodontic treatment without acceleration for Class II Division 1 Malocclusion. Completed, enrolled 36 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Thirty-six patients requiring extraction of maxillary first premolars and en-masse retraction of upper anterior teeth will participate in the study. They will be randomly assigned into two groups: low-intensity electrical stimulation group (LIES) and traditional retraction group (TRAD) after the leveling and alignment phase is completed. En-masse retraction will be initiated in both groups via closed nickel-titanium coil springs that applying 250 g of force on each side, Mini-implants will be inserted to provide the highest level of anchorage. The skeletal, dental, and soft tissue changes will be detected using lateral cephalometric radiographs, which will be obtained pretreatment, pre-, and post-en-masse retraction of the anterior teeth.
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Interventions
A removable appliance will be used to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement by emitting electrical stimulation.
No additional appliances will be used. Only the traditional fixed appliances (braces).