Root Resorption and Alveolar Bone Changes in the Maxillary Canine Retraction Using Ni Ti Closed-coil Springs Versus Elastomeric Chains (A Split -Mouth Cone Beam CT Study)

Root Resorption and Alveolar Bone Changes in the Maxillary Canine Retraction Using Ni Ti Closed-coil Springs Versus Elastomeric Chains (A Split -Mouth Cone Beam CT Study)

This study will be carried out to asses root resorption and alveolar bone changes in the maxillary canine retraction using NiTi closed-coil springs versus elastomeric chains with cone beam CT

• Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients aged 16 years or older
  • Patients indicated for fixed orthodontic appliances
  • Patients indicated for bilateral extraction of maxillary first premolars
  • Patients who have not undergone any previous orthodontic treatment

• Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a history of craniofacial trauma, anomalies, or congenital defects
  • Patients currently taking anticoagulant drugs affecting bone metabolism
  • Patients with a history of trauma or pathology involving the maxillary canines
  • Patients with periodontally compromised teeth