Laser boost for braces: new study tests faster tooth straightening
NCT ID NCT07626580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding low-level laser therapy to a minor bone-poking procedure (micro-osteoperforations) can speed up tooth movement in people with braces. About 33 patients aged 12-30 will have their canine teeth retracted after premolar extraction. The goal is to shorten orthodontic treatment time and reduce complications like root damage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Micro-osteoperforations and low-level laser therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combination could shorten orthodontic treatment time, reducing risks like root damage and patient discomfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 33 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The added laser therapy may not significantly improve outcomes over MOPs alone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Islamic International Dental Hospital
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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