Status:
COMPLETED
The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) in Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Tooth, Impacted
Molar, Third
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test whether the two MMPs can be up-regulated during orthodontic treatment. Alveolar bone samples will be collected from partially impacted third molars after orthodont...
Detailed Description
Long treatment time is a major factor causing high fees for orthodontic treatment. Patients would have dental caries or periodontitis resulting from improper oral hygiene care during this long treatme...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Two mandibular third molars containing at least one mesially angular impaction with crown exposed to oral cavity
Exclusion
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00154518
Start Date
January 1 2004
End Date
December 1 2005
Last Update
February 22 2013
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Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan