NCT05928143

Brief Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the levels of pain, discomfort, and functional impairment associated with traditional corticotomy and flapless corticotomy in the retraction of upper anterior teeth. 40 patients requiring extraction of maxillary first premolars and maximum anchorage to retract the upper anterior teeth will participate in the study. They will be divided randomly into two groups: flapless corticotomy (20 patients) and traditional corticotomy (20 patients).

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2018

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2018

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 15, 2019

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 15, 2020

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 23, 2023

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 3, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

July 3, 2023

Status Verified

June 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.7 years

First QC Date

June 23, 2023

Last Update Submit

June 23, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (9)

  • Change in the levels of pain

    Patients will be asked this question about their feeling of pain (Item no 01): 'What is the degree of pain you have experienced?' A standardized questionnaire will be used to assess pain, discomfort, and functional impairment levels during the active phase of treatment. The patient will be asked to specify a point on the visual analog scale (VAS), a 100-mm horizontal line with two focal points at its beginning and end (0: there is no pain - 100: the worst pain). The score will be determined by measuring the distance from the beginning until the point identified by the patient.

    After 24 hours of the surgical intervention; 4 days; 7 days; 14 days; 28 days

  • Change in the levels of discomfort

    Patients will be asked this question about their feeling of discomfort: 'What is the degree of discomfort you have experienced?' A standardized questionnaire will be used to assess pain, discomfort, and functional impairment levels during the active phase of treatment. The patient will be asked to specify a point on the visual analog scale (VAS), a 100-mm horizontal line with two focal points at its beginning and end (0: there is no discomfort- 100: the worst discomfort). The score will be determined by measuring the distance from the beginning until the point identified by the patient.

    After 24 hours of the surgical intervention; 4 days; 7 days; 14 days; 28 days

  • Change in the perception of swelling

    Patients will be asked this question about their feeling of swelling: 'What is the degree of swelling you have experienced?' A standardized questionnaire will be used to assess pain, discomfort, and functional impairment levels during the active phase of treatment. The patient will be asked to specify a point on the visual analog scale (VAS), a 100-mm horizontal line with two focal points at its beginning and end (0: there is no swelling- 100: the worst swelling). The score will be determined by measuring the distance from the beginning until the point identified by the patient.

    After 24 hours of the surgical intervention; 4 days; 7 days; 14 days; 28 days

  • Change in the levels of chewing difficulty

    'What is the degree of mastication difficulties you have experienced?' A standardized questionnaire will be used to assess pain, discomfort, and functional impairment levels during the active phase of treatment. The patient will be asked to specify a point on the visual analog scale (VAS), a 100-mm horizontal line with two focal points at its beginning and end (0: there is no difficulty- 100: too much difficulty). The score will be determined by measuring the distance from the beginning until the point identified by the patient.

    After 24 hours of the surgical intervention; 4 days; 7 days; 14 days; 28 days

  • Change in the levels of swallowing difficulty

    Patients will be asked this question about their feeling of swallowing: 'What is the degree of swallowing difficulties you have experienced?' A standardized questionnaire will be used to assess pain, discomfort, and functional impairment levels during the active phase of treatment. The patient will be asked to specify a point on the visual analog scale (VAS), a 100-mm horizontal line with two focal points at its beginning and end (0: there is no difficulty- 100: the worst difficulty). The score will be determined by measuring the distance from the beginning until the point identified by the patient.

    After 24 hours of the surgical intervention; 4 days; 7 days; 14 days; 28 days

  • Change in the levels of jaw movement restriction

    Patients will be asked this question about their feeling about the jaw movement restriction: 'What is the degree of the jaw movement restriction you have experienced?' A standardized questionnaire will be used to assess pain, discomfort, and functional impairment levels during the active phase of treatment. The patient will be asked to specify a point on the visual analog scale (VAS), a 100-mm horizontal line with two focal points at its beginning and end (0: there is no restriction- 100: maximum restriction). The score will be determined by measuring the distance from the beginning until the point identified by the patient.

    After 24 hours of the surgical intervention; 4 days; 7 days; 14 days; 28 days

  • Level of satisfaction

    Patients will be asked this question about their satisfaction level: 'What is your level of satisfaction on the orthodontic treatment provided?' A standardized questionnaire will be used to assess pain, discomfort, and functional impairment during the active phase of treatment. The patient will be asked to specify a point on the visual analog scale (VAS), a 100-mm horizontal line with two focal points at its beginning and end (0: there is no satisfaction- 100: the highest satisfaction). The score will be determined by measuring the distance from the beginning until the point identified by the patient.

    This outcome will be assessed at 28 days following the surgical intervention

  • The more discomfort procedure between two interventions

    Patients will be asked this question: (Which surgical intervention was more discomfort ("extraction of premolars" or "the surgical procedure for acceleration"?) Assessment will be performed using a three-point scale: 1- premolar extraction, 2- surgical procedure, or 3-the same.

    This outcome will be assessed at 28 days following the surgical intervention

  • The willingness to undergo this procedure again

    Patients would be asked this question about the possibility of repeating the surgical procedure if they had to make the decision again: 'Would you accept to undergo this treatment again?' Assessment will be performed using a two-point scale: Yes/No.

    This outcome will be assessed at 28 days following the surgical intervention

Study Arms (2)

Traditional corticotomy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

In this group, the acceleration procedure will be performed by elevating flaps and doing the surgical intervention directly using surgical burs.

Procedure: Traditional corticotomy

Flapless corticotomy

EXPERIMENTAL

In this group, the acceleration procedure will be performed without elevating flaps, and the surgical intervention will be performed using a special device.

Procedure: Flapless corticotomy

Interventions

A flap covering the alveolar process will be elevated. Perforations will be done using surgical burs, and then the flap will be returned, and sutures will be performed.

Traditional corticotomy

Some incisions will be made in the mucosa of the alveolar process. Then these incisions will allow the working head of the piezotome to cut the bone in grooves. The whole procedure will not require flap elevation and replacement.

Flapless corticotomy

Eligibility Criteria

Age17 Years - 28 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Adult healthy patients
  • Class II Division 1 malocclusion :
  • Mild/moderate skeletal Class II (sagittal discrepancy angle ≤7)
  • Overjet ≤10
  • Normal or excessive facial height (Clinically and then cephalometrically assessed using these three angles: mandibular/cranial base angle, maxillary/mandibular plane angle, and facial axis angle)
  • Mild to moderate crowding ≤ 4
  • Permanent occlusion.
  • Existence of all the upper teeth (except third molars).
  • Good oral and periodontal health:
  • Probing depth \< 4 mm
  • No radiographic evidence of bone loss.
  • Gingival index ≤ 1
  • Plaque index ≤ 1

You may not qualify if:

  • Medical problems that affect tooth movement (corticosteroid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs))
  • Presence of primary teeth in the maxillary arch
  • Missing permanent maxillary teeth (except third molars).
  • Poor oral hygiene or Current periodontal disease:
  • Probing depth ≥ 4 mm
  • radiographic evidence of bone loss
  • Gingival index \> 1
  • Plaque index \> 1
  • Previous orthodontic treatment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Orthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus

Damascus, DM20AM19, Syria

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Alfawal AMH, Hajeer MY, Ajaj MA, Hamadah O, Brad B, Latifeh Y. Evaluation of patient-centered outcomes associated with the acceleration of canine retraction by using minimally invasive surgical procedures: A randomized clinical controlled trial. Dent Med Probl. 2020 Jul-Sep;57(3):285-293. doi: 10.17219/dmp/120181.

    PMID: 32909702BACKGROUND
  • Mousa MM, Hajeer MY, Burhan AS, Almahdi WH. Evaluation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) during surgically-assisted acceleration of orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Orthod. 2022 Dec 1;44(6):622-635. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjac038.

    PMID: 35796046BACKGROUND
  • Charavet C, Lecloux G, Bruwier A, Rompen E, Maes N, Limme M, Lambert F. Localized Piezoelectric Alveolar Decortication for Orthodontic Treatment in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Dent Res. 2016 Aug;95(9):1003-9. doi: 10.1177/0022034516645066. Epub 2016 Apr 29.

    PMID: 27129491BACKGROUND
  • Lombardo L, Ortan YO, Gorgun O, Panza C, Scuzzo G, Siciliani G. Changes in the oral environment after placement of lingual and labial orthodontic appliances. Prog Orthod. 2013 Sep 11;14:28. doi: 10.1186/2196-1042-14-28.

    PMID: 24326120BACKGROUND
  • Gibreal O, Hajeer MY, Brad B. Evaluation of the levels of pain and discomfort of piezocision-assisted flapless corticotomy when treating severely crowded lower anterior teeth: a single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial. BMC Oral Health. 2019 Apr 16;19(1):57. doi: 10.1186/s12903-019-0758-9.

    PMID: 30991984BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Malocclusion, Angle Class II

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

MalocclusionTooth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Hanin Khlef, DDS, MSc

    Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 23, 2023

First Posted

July 3, 2023

Study Start

February 15, 2018

Primary Completion

October 15, 2019

Study Completion

May 15, 2020

Last Updated

July 3, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations