Effect of Laser-aided Csf on the Rate of Leveling and Alignment of Mandibular Anterior Crowding

Effect of Laser-aided Circumferential Supracrestal Fiberotomy on the Rate of Leveling and Alignment of Mandibular Anterior Crowding: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

To test the effect of laser-aided circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy on the rate of leveling and alignment

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients indicated for orthodontic treatment 18-25 years
• full permanent dentition (not necessarily third molars)
• mandibular anterior crowding
• no visible anomaly of enamel
• good oral hygiene

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with mandibular anterior teeth with advanced caries, prosthetic restorations or dental anomalies
• patients with dentofacial deformities or medical problems
• patients indicated for extractions as a part of orthodontic treatment
• patients with severe mandibular gingival inflammation/periodontitis
• pregnant female patients
• patients with previous orthodontic treatment
• patients with previous mandibular extractions except third molars
• patients taking medications that could alter orthodontic treatment
• patients with clefts,syndromes, systemic diseases