study will be directed to evaluate silver-hydroxyapatite nano-coated versus uncoated orthodontic miniscrews for en masse retraction of the upper anterior segment.
Silver-hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (Ag-HA NPs) have lately gained popularity in dentistry due to their unique combination of silver antibacterial activity and hydroxyapatite's osteoconductive, remineralizing characteristics. Ag-HA has shown potential in resolving two important clinical issues: infection control and anchoring stability. Coating orthodontic miniscrews with Ag-HA NPs has been demonstrated to reduce peri-implant biofilm growth by their antimicrobial effect, minimizing inflammation, and increasing osseointegration, thus increasing the long-term success of temporary anchoring devices (TADs).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
14
Patients will receive silver-hydroxyapatite nanocoated titanium miniscrews.These miniscrews will be placed in the maxillary bone for en masse retractonof the upper anterior teeth.
Patients will receive conventional uncoated titanium miniscrews of the same dimensions and design as the intervention of the group1, but without nano-coating.
Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
RECRUITINGAssessment of the clinical and radiographically success rate of nanocoated versus uncoated orthodontic miniscrews after en masse retraction
Assessment of the clinical and radiographically success rate of nanocoated versus uncoated orthodontic miniscrews after en masse retraction
Time frame: about 6 months
Assessment of the rate of en masse retraction of the anterior segment of the upper arch
Assessment of the rate of en masse retraction of the anterior segment of the upper arch.
Time frame: 6 months
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