Pulpal blood flow changes and pain scores related to using Superelastic 0.018-inch Nickel Titanium as the first orthodontic alignment archwire: a prospective clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Optimal orthodontic force results in maximum rate of tooth movement without tissue damage. Even though starting orthodontic treatment with a thicker archwire may shorten treatment duration, the evidence on the effect of using 0.018-inch NiTi as the first alignment archwire on pulpal blood flow (PBF) status is still scarce.

Objectives

to record PBF changes and pain scores associated with using 0.018-inch NiTi as the first alignment archwire during fixed orthodontic treatment.

Methodology

Patients were selected from subjects attending postgraduate orthodontic teaching clinics at Jordan University of Science and Technology. In total, forty healthy patients who exhibited mild lower arch crowding were included. A split-mouth trial design was used. Each patient r

SUBMITTER: Alhaija ESA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8523093 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature