Laser assisted orthodontic tooth movement in Saudi population: a randomized clinical trial.

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  • Mohammad Khursheed Alam Associate Professor, Orthodontic Division, HOD, Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University. Sakaka, Al Jouf, KSA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v18i2.40712

Keywords:

Laser; Orthodontic tooth movement; self-ligating bracket; conventional bracket.

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess laser assisted orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) among subjects undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment (FOT) of four different treatment modalities (TM).

Materials and Methods: Following consort flow diagram, a total of 32 subjects randomly allocated in to 4 different group based on TM. Group A (GA): 8 subjects, FOT with self-ligating bracket (SLB) + low laser irradiation (LLLI), Group A (GB): 8 subjects, FOT with self-ligating bracket + Non-LLLI, Group C (GC): 8 subjects, FOT with conventional bracket (CB) + low laser irradiation (LLLI), Group D (GD): 8 subjects, FOT with CB + Non-LLLI.

Results: Clinical photographs and diagnostic CBCT has been taken. Clinical observation of OTM, baseline, 1-day and 28-day afterFOT in all TM groups has been assessed by single calibrated specialist. Among 4 TM groups, best OTM results observed in GA and the lesser OTM observed in GD.

Conclusion: Among all 4 TM groups,1-month after FOT GA revealed promising benefit in relation to OTM.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.18(2) 2019 p.385-390

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Published

2019-03-25

How to Cite

Alam, M. K. (2019). Laser assisted orthodontic tooth movement in Saudi population: a randomized clinical trial. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 18(2), 385–390. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v18i2.40712

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