Status:
COMPLETED
The Regulation of Osteoprotegerin by Mechanical Stimulation
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Conditions:
Malocclusion
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
To test whether levels of OPG can be changed during orthodontic treatment. Alveolar bone samples will be collected from partially impacted third molars after orthodontic uprighting for different perio...
Detailed Description
Long treatment time is a major factor causing high fee for orthodontic treatment. Patients would have dental caries or periodontitis resulted from improper oral hygiene care during this long treatment...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients with two mandibular impaction third molars containing at least one mesially angular impaction with crown exposed to the oral cavity
Exclusion
- pregnancy or diseases with abnormal bone metabolism
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00155311
Start Date
January 1 2005
Last Update
March 15 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan