Timing of tooth extraction may speed up braces treatment
NCT ID NCT07445321
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 34 people getting braces who needed all four first premolars removed. It compared how fast and how much the gaps closed when teeth were pulled just before braces (fresh sites) versus waiting for the gums to heal first (healed sites). The goal is to help orthodontists decide the best time for extractions to make treatment more efficient.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help orthodontists decide the best time to extract teeth to shorten treatment duration.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, just compares timing.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences
Karachi, Sindh, 75300, Pakistan