Speeding Up Tooth Movement With Light Therapy
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two approaches to move teeth faster during braces treatment: micro-perforations (small holes in the bone around teeth) alone versus micro-perforations combined with low-level laser therapy. The goal is to see if adding laser therapy speeds up tooth movement and reduces treatment time.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 30 years old
- You need fixed braces (not removable braces) and have a bite problem that requires moving canine teeth backward
- You have never had orthodontic treatment before
- Your dentist plans to extract your first premolars (specific back teeth) on both sides of your upper jaw
- You don't have bone or metabolic diseases like osteoporosis or diabetes
- You don't smoke and maintain good oral hygiene
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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