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New procedure could cut braces time in half

NCT ID NCT07155018

Symptom relief Sponsor: Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a technique called micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) to see if it can make teeth move faster during orthodontic treatment. Forty patients aged 16-25 with a specific type of misalignment had one side of their mouth treated with MOPs and the other side without. The goal was to measure how quickly the canine teeth moved and how much pain patients felt. If MOPs work, they could reduce the overall time people need to wear braces.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) - a procedure involving small holes in the bone to accelerate tooth movement
What this could lead to
If effective, MOPs could shorten the time needed for braces or aligners, making orthodontic treatment faster and more comfortable.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure may cause temporary pain or swelling.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 16-25 years * Patients requiring bilateral extraction of maxillary first premolars as part of orthodontic treatment * Angle Class I molar relationship * No previous orthodontic treatment Exclusion Criteria: * History of craniofacial trauma or congenital anomalies * Systemic or bone-related diseases * Current smoking * Use of medications affecting bone metabolism

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malocclusion, Angle Class I

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Malocclusion, angle class I

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Can Tho University Hospital

    Can Tho, Vietnam

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