Assessment of Maxillary Canine Retraction Using Self-ligating Brackets System Assisted With Micro-osteoperforations

Assessment of Maxillary Canine Retraction Using Self-ligating Brackets System Assisted With Micro-osteoperforations: A Prospective Controlled Clinical Study

Assessment of maxillary canine retraction using self-ligating brackets system assisted with micro-osteoperforations: A prospective controlled clinical study

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and female patients between the age (14-20 y).
• Patients indicated for maxillary first premolar extraction.
• Angle's Class I bimaxillary, Class II Division 1 malocclusion (ANB <5).
• Irregularity index < 4 mm.
• No previous orthodontic treatment.
• Fully erupted dentition.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients not indicated for non-extraction approach.
• Prominent canine root (in labial cortical bone).
• History of systemic and medical illness that could interfere with OTM.
• Previous orthodontic treatment.
• Extreme skeletal class II occlusion (ANB >5).
• Poor oral hygiene or periodontally compromised patient