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

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Bahria University of Health Sciences Karachi

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan