Light therapy showdown: can lasers or LEDs speed up braces?
NCT ID NCT07810699
First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers compare two types of light therapy, diode laser and LED, to see which better helps move canine teeth during braces. Thirty-four people who need two upper premolars removed for orthodontic treatment take part. Each person receives both treatments, one on each side of the mouth, so the two methods can be compared directly. The study tracks tooth movement, pain, blood oxygen in the tooth pulp, and changes in tooth roots and bone over 16 weeks.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- photobiomodulation using a diode laser or LED light device
- What this could lead to
- If one light therapy works better, orthodontists could use it to shorten braces treatment time and reduce discomfort for patients who need premolar extractions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small study of 34 people with a specific bite pattern, so results may not apply to everyone. Light therapy might not make a meaningful difference, and the extra appointments and scans add burden without guaranteed benefit.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 34 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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15 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with complete permanent dentition and cervical vertebral maturation at CS5 or CS6 according to the Baccetti classification. * Angle Class I malocclusion. * Indication for fixed orthodontic treatment requiring bilateral extraction of the maxillary first premolars. * Similar position, morphology, and dimensions of the maxillary canines on both sides. * No previous orthodontic treatment. * Willingness to participate in the study and provision of informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with bleeding or coagulation disorders, diabetes mellitus, bone diseases, or periodontal diseases. * Use of medications that may affect orthodontic tooth movement or coagulation, including aspirin, heparin, warfarin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or glucocorticoids. * History of maxillofacial trauma or craniofacial anomalies. * Smoking. * Pregnancy. * Requirement for extraction of teeth other than the first premolars.
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Locations
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Saigon Dental Clinic - Dr. Lam
RECRUITINGCan Tho, CAN THO, Vietnam
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