Laser light may speed up tooth movement during braces
NCT ID NCT07597304
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether shining low-level laser light on the gums can speed up the movement of canine teeth during orthodontic treatment. Forty people received laser therapy on one side of their mouth while the other side served as a comparison. The goal was to see if the laser could safely shorten the time needed for braces.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-level laser therapy (650 nm and 976 nm wavelengths)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help people finish orthodontic treatment faster by using painless laser sessions alongside braces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. The effect may be small or not apply to everyone, and long-term safety is not yet fully known.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Orthodontic Clinic, College of Dentistry, University of Kufa
Najaf, Najaf Governorate, 54001, Iraq
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