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Light therapy may cut braces time in half

NCT ID NCT07390357

Symptom relief Sponsor: Wroclaw Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether shining a low-level red laser on the gums can make teeth move faster during braces treatment. 18 adults with braces had one side of their mouth treated with the laser and the other side not. The goal was to see if the laser side moved more over 45 days. If it works, it could mean shorter time in braces.

What this could mean

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Active substance
635-nm photobiomodulation (low-level laser therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could shorten the time people need to wear braces by accelerating tooth movement without surgery or drugs.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study with only 18 participants. The effect may be small or not apply to all orthodontic cases. Risks like pain or tissue damage were not fully assessed.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

18 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2021

Finished

Jul 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Class II malocclusion requiring extraction of maxillary first premolars * Indication for maxillary canine distalization with absolute anchorage * Fixed orthodontic treatment for the first time * Good general health * Non-smokers * Good periodontal health * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Uncontrolled periodontal disease * Systemic diseases or conditions affecting bone metabolism * Diabetes mellitus or other metabolic disorders * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * History of radiotherapy or bisphosphonate therapy * Use of systemic anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics within the previous 12 months * Poor oral hygiene

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Overbite

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Class II malocclusion Orthodontic tooth movement

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ka-dent, Lipowa 18

    Wschowa, 67-400, Poland

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