3D Study of Bone and Root Changes After Orthodontic Treatment of One-Sided Buccally Displaced Upper Canines Using Two Methods

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to study changes in the alveolar bone and root resorption in patients with unilateral buccally displaced maxillary canines BDMCs undergoing orthodontic traction. It compares two different orthodontic techniques to understand their effects on bone and root structure. Buccally displaced canines are a challenging orthodontic problem due to limited bone and the risk of root damage and bone loss, making this study important for improving treatment methods. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group will use a frictionless T-loop device made from titanium molybdenum alloy wire to move the canine over about three months, followed by bonding brackets on all teeth for alignment. The other group will receive braces on all teeth and a piggyback double wire technique to align teeth and apply traction to the displaced canine. Both methods involve gradual tooth movement with specific wire sizes and sequences. During the study, participants will have CBCT scans before and after treatment to measure 3-D changes in alveolar bone thickness and height, as well as root resorption. These measurements will be taken at the start and after approximately 8 months of treatment. Researchers will monitor bone and root changes on the treated side compared to the normal side. The study includes regular orthodontic assessments and aims to provide detailed information about the effects of these two orthodontic techniques over the treatment period.

3-D Evaluation of Alveolar Bone Changes and Root Resorption After Traction of Buccally Displaced Maxillary Canines