Speeding up tooth movement with tiny holes or light therapy
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to help your upper canine teeth move faster into place after premolar extractions: tiny holes in the bone or special light therapy. It aims to shorten your braces treatment time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You are generally healthy with no conditions that affect bone healing (like diabetes or thyroid problems).
- You need to have both upper first premolars removed as part of your braces plan.
- You have a mild bite problem (Class I or mild Class II) and need to move your canine teeth back.
- You have all your upper adult teeth except the ones planned for extraction.
- You have good oral hygiene and healthy gums (no bleeding when probing).
- You have never had braces before.
- You are willing to attend all study visits and follow the protocol.
- You can give written consent.
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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