This study will be carried out to asses root resorption and alveolar bone changes in the maxillary canine retraction using NiTi closed-coil springs versus elastomeric chains with cone beam CT
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
22
Group1: Elastomeric chains will be used on the right side, and NiTi closed-coil springs will be used on the left side. Group2: NiTi closed-coil springs will be used on the right side, Elastomeric chains will be used on the left side.
Comparison between canine retraction using NiTi closed-coil springs versus elastomeric chains
Change in Apical Root Length After Canine Retraction
Measurement of apical root length (in millimeters) using CBCT images at T1 and T2 to assess root resorption on both retraction methods.
Time frame: Baseline (prior to canine retraction) and 6 months after retraction
Change in Alveolar Bone Thickness After Canine Retraction
Quantitative measurement of alveolar bone thickness (in millimeters) using CBCT images taken at baseline (T1) and post-treatment (T2) in both NiTi closed-coil spring and elastomeric chain sides.
Time frame: Baseline (prior to canine retraction) and 6 months after retraction
Change in Probing Depth
Measurement of probing depth (in millimeters) on both sides at baseline and 6 months
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months post-treatment
Change in Plaque Index
Scoring of plaque accumulation using the Silness-Löe Plaque Index (score range: 0 to 3; higher score = worse outcome)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months post-treatment
Change in Bleeding Index
Evaluation using the Gingival Bleeding Index (score range: 0 to 3; higher score = worse outcome)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months post-treatment
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