A randomized trial on the effects of root resorption after orthodontic treatment using pulsating force.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An orthodontic device that moves teeth with pulsating force was invented and underwent a single center, controlled, clinical trial to test its safety and efficacy for treatment. The device has a custom-made thermo-plastic mouthpiece which fits over the teeth with an inflatable silicone element. A console that measures and controls the pulsating force level in real-time controls the air pressure that delivers a pulsating force. In this study, the effect of the device on root resorption during orthodontic treatment was evaluated using 3D cone beam computed tomography and compared with a control group of patients who received Invisalign treatment.

Methods

Twenty-eight subjects were enrolled in the investigational arm and 15 in the control group. Subjects were followe

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7457283 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature