Implant-supported canine retraction using different reactivation intervals of elastomeric chains: A CBCT-based split-mouth randomized controlled trial.
Hend S ElsayedAmr Ragab El-BeialyReem AlshazlyAhmad AlmohammadKarim ElazabRodayna El-BadawyJuan Martin PalomoYehya A MostafaPublished in: Dental press journal of orthodontics (2023)
The canine retraction rate, tipping, rotation and pain were similar in 2, 4, 6 and 8-week activation intervals groups. Longer reactivation intervals show less root resorption. The trial protocol was not pre-registered. The study was self-funded.