Comparison of Orthodontic Molar Protraction With and Without Adjunctive Surgery

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · Jan 4, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is designed to compare two methods of moving molar teeth (the large teeth at the back of your mouth) in patients with a dental condition called malocclusion, which means the teeth are not aligned properly. The study will look at the effects of using a special surgical technique called periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO) versus not using this surgery when moving the molars. Researchers want to see if there are differences in how quickly the teeth move, how much discomfort patients feel, how their daily activities are affected, and how satisfied they are with the appearance of their teeth.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be at least 18 years old, speak English, and be patients at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dental School. They should have one or more molar teeth that need to be moved by at least 5 millimeters and must have healthy neighboring teeth. Individuals with certain health conditions, active dental diseases, or previous orthodontic treatments on the same teeth will not be eligible. If you decide to participate, you can expect to undergo orthodontic treatment while providing feedback on your experience throughout the process. This study is not yet recruiting participants but will help improve understanding of orthodontic treatments in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • English speaking
• • At least 18 years old
• • Must be a patient of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Dental School
• • Able to read and understand informed consent document
• • One or more nonadjacent 1st or 2nd molar teeth that require protraction of ≥ 5 mm in patients undergoing orthodontic tooth movement
• • Presence of periodontally healthy, non-carious neighboring teeth, healthy implants or edentulous ridges on either side of the involved site(s)
• • No anticipated need for restorative care at the teeth to be treated during the study period.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Non-English speaking
• • Less than 18 years old
• • Smokers/tobacco users (\>10 cigarettes/day)
• • Patients with systemic pathologies or conditions contraindicating oral surgical procedures or adversely affecting wound healing
• • Presence of active periodontal disease, caries, and/or periapical pathology at teeth to be moved orthodontically
• • Previous orthodontic therapy involving molar protraction of teeth to be treated
• • Previous periodontal surgery at site(s) to be treated