OrthoPulse™ and Its Effect on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Alignment: A Pilot Feasibility Study

OrthoPulse™ and Its Effect on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Alignment: A Pilot Feasibility Study.

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of OrthoPulse™, an intra-oral LED (Light Emitting Diode) photobiomodulation device, on the rate of anterior orthodontic alignment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Presence of permanent dentition
• Eligible and scheduled for full mouth fixed orthodontic treatment
• Class I or Class II malocclusion (no more than ½ cusp in Class II)
• Non-extraction in all quadrants
• Non-smoker
• Good oral hygiene as determined by the investigator
• No adjunct treatment such as extra- or intra-oral appliances

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant females
• Patient is currently enrolled in another clinical study
• Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) use during study (Acetominophen acceptable)
• Periodontally involved teeth
• Use of bisphosphonates
• Unerupted or partially erupted maxillary teeth
• Teeth blocked out of alignment and unable to engage initial arch wire
• Spaces present in the maxillary arch