THE EFFECT OF VITAMIN C ON POST-ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT RELAPSE

THE EFFECT OF VITAMIN C ON POST-ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT RELAPSE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL

The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effect of locally injected and orally administered (systemic) Vitamin C on post-orthodontic treatment relapse

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who were indicated for non-extraction orthodontic treatment.
• Adult patients with finished orthodontic treatment, using fixed appliance therapy.
• Patients with good oral hygiene, and a healthy periodontal condition.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who received sectional fixed appliance therapy.
• Patients with hypodontia requiring tooth replacement in the retainer, as a temporary measure.
• Patients requiring fixed bonded retainers.
• Pregnant and lactating women.
• Patients with hereditary hemochromatosis.
• Cancer patients, receiving chemotherapy.
• Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, or those receiving drugs such as corticosteroids, both of which that may affect tooth movement.