The Effect of OrthoPulse Photobiomodulation on the Rate of Tooth Movement During Alignment With Fixed Appliances

The Effect of OrthoPulse Photobiomodulation on the Rate of Tooth Movement During Alignment With Fixed Appliances

The aim of this study is to determine efficacy of OrthoPulse photobiomodulation on the rate of tooth movement during alignment for Subjects receiving fixed appliance orthodontic treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Presence of permanent dentition
• Eligible and scheduled for full-mouth, fixed-appliance orthodontic treatment
• Moderate to severe crowding (LII ≥ 3 mm), with no labio-lingually displaced teeth
• Class I or Class II malocclusion by ½ cusp or less
• Non-extraction in both arches
• Age 11-60
• Good oral hygiene
• Non-smoker; non-use of chewing tobacco

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject is currently enrolled in another clinical study
• Subject decided on Invisalign rather than braces
• Periodontally involved teeth
• Use of bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs) during the study
• Subject plans to relocate over the treatment period
• Spaces between anterior teeth
• Subject has dental implants or an implanted prosthesis
• Sponsor employees, the Investigator and staff, as well as their immediate family members