Efficacy of elastic memory chains versus nickel–titanium coil springs in canine retraction: A two-center split-mouth randomized clinical trial - 08/12/17
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Summary |
Objective |
The use of newly-introduced elastic memory chains (EMCs) in space closure is increasingly gaining popularity. However, no clinical studies have evaluated their efficacy. Therefore, this study was conducted.
Methods |
In this two-center split-mouth single-blind randomized controlled trial, 21 jaws were divided into 42 quadrants. The two treatments [canine retraction using EMCs versus nickel–titanium (NiTi) coil springs (as control)] were randomly assigned to two quadrants of each jaw. The premolar space was measured at the baseline, and in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd months of canine retraction, by a blinded orthodontist. Space closure rates were compared using a paired t-test.
Results |
The rates of space closure using NiTi springs were 1.93±0.62, 1.71±0.75, and 1.36±0.51mm/month, during the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd months of treatment, respectively. The 3-month average rates of space closure were 1.67±0.39 and 1.89±0.36mm/month in the NiTi and elastic groups, respectively (faster in the elastic group, P=0.022).
Conclusions |
The application of elastic memory chains is as effective as NiTi springs.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key-words : Canine retraction, Elastic memory chains, Nickel–titanium (NiTi) coil springs
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Vol 15 - N° 4
P. 561-574 - décembre 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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