Status:
RECRUITING
Gingival Cleft Development at Two Time Points of Canine Retraction
Lead Sponsor:
Bahria University
Conditions:
Gingival Cleft
Orthodontic Space Closure
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this split-mouth randomized controlled trial is to assess whether the timing of extraction space closure-early vs. delayed initiation-affects the incidence of gingival cleft development in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Extraction advised of both first premolars from either maxilla, mandible or both.
- All permanent dentition present apart from third molars.
Exclusion
- Severe crowding
- Smokers
- Patients with systemic diseases that could interfere with bone remodeling.
- Patients with periodontitis or poor periodontal health.
- Patients who have previously undergone periodontal surgery in the area of interest.
- Patients with other oral health conditions that could complicate the treatment or healing process.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 19 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
19 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07210762
Start Date
October 15 2025
End Date
July 19 2026
Last Update
October 7 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Bahria University of Health Sciences Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan