Using low-level laser therapy to improve orthodontic treatment for Class II malocclusion
Assessment of Low Level Laser Therapy Effect on Treatment Outcomes of Bony Supported Distal Jet for Correction of Angle Class II Malocclusion (Randomized Clinical Trial)
This study is testing if low-level laser therapy can help teenagers with Class II malocclusion get better results from their orthodontic treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Nasr City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06170099 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in enhancing the outcomes of bony supported distal jet treatment for adolescents with Angle Class II malocclusion. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a laser treatment group or a control group receiving the same orthodontic device without laser therapy. The study will assess the amount of upper molar distalization achieved in both groups using dental casts and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) before and after treatment. The primary goal is to determine if LLLT significantly improves the treatment results compared to the control group.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents with bilateral Angle's Class II malocclusion and a minimum of 1/4 cusp discrepancy.
Not a fit: Patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion, vertical growth patterns, or those with shallow or anterior open bites may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective orthodontic treatments for adolescents with Class II malocclusion.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of low-level laser therapy in orthodontics is gaining interest, this specific application for Class II malocclusion treatment is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * bilateral Angle's Class II malocclusion minimum of 1/4 cusp discrepancy, normal or low mandibular plane (MP) angle cases and no history of serious medical illness Exclusion Criteria: * subjects with skeletal Class II with retrusion mandibular profile, vertical growth pattern and steep mandibular plane angle and subjects with shallow or anterior open bite.
Where this trial is running
Cairo, Nasr City
- Al Azhar dental hospital — Cairo, Nasr City, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rabab HF elhosseini, MSD — Al-Azhar University
- Study coordinator: Rabab HF elhosseini, MSD
- Email: dr.rababelhosseny@yahoo.com
- Phone: 01143376466
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.