Can a tiny bone cut shorten your time in braces?
NCT ID NCT07752212
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether a minor surgical procedure called piezocision can speed up the movement of canine teeth after premolar extraction, potentially shortening orthodontic treatment. In a split-mouth design, each participant receives piezocision on one side of the mouth and conventional retraction on the other, allowing direct comparison. The study measures how much the canines move over 12 weeks. If piezocision proves faster, it could reduce the overall 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
- Piezocision, a minimally invasive surgical procedure using a piezoelectric knife to make small incisions in the gum and bone to potentially speed up tooth movement.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, piezocision could shorten orthodontic treatment time by accelerating canine retraction, reducing the duration of braces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (30 patients) and results may not apply broadly. The procedure is invasive and carries risks like swelling, discomfort, or infection.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University College of Dentistry and Hospital
Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan
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