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Evaluation of the Dental Changes Associated With the Traction of Palatally Impacted Canines Using the Conventional Versus the Corticotomy-assisted Method: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Corticotomy and Conventional traction for Impaction of Tooth. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The impaction of maxillary canines is a challenge for orthodontists. Recently, new methods have been proposed to accelerate canine withdrawal. The associated dental changes between the conventional and accelerated methods of canine traction have not yet been assessed.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
During the surgical exposure phase in the acceleration group, the cortical bone will be perforated around the exposed canine crown (6-8 holes) wherever possible-this procedure aims to accelerate the withdrawal movement of the impacted canine. A 1 mm round bur will be used to create circular holes (1 mm in diameter, 1-2 mm in depth, and spaced about 1.5 mm apart). After two months of the surgical exposure, the second acceleration procedure will be performed. Two or three vertical incisions (8 mm height) will be made using a surgical scalpel at the buccal side of the impaction area. The cortical cuts (2-3 mm in depth, 1 mm in width, and spaced about 2 mm apart) will be performed using a flapless piezosurgery technique along the vertical lines.
The canines will be withdrawn using conventional methods without any surgical acceleration.