Vitamin injections may shorten time in braces, early study suggests

NCT ID NCT06847880

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Baghdad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether injecting vitamins C or E into the gums could help teeth move faster during braces treatment. 51 patients received either vitamin C, vitamin E, or a placebo injection every two weeks to a month for six months. Researchers measured tooth movement, pain, and root health to see if these antioxidants improve orthodontic outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: vitamins C and E
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a way to make orthodontic treatment faster and less painful.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The vitamins are injected locally, which may cause discomfort or side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

root resorption

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BIOMARKERS PAIN PERCEPTION RATE OF ORTHODONTIC TOOTH MOVEMENT ROOT RESORPTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baghdad Al-Karkh Health Directorate, Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, 10013, Iraq
Baghdad Al-Rusafa Health Directorate

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, 10061, Iraq
College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, 10071, Iraq

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