Journal of Dental Medicine

: One of the main aspects of orthodontic treatments is hard and soft tissue changes and their effects on patients appearance.Fixed orthodontic treatment with extraction of upper first premolars to camulfalge of ci II malocclusion is very common,however there is not sufficient studies about lip and incisors changes after this procedure. For evaluating of vertical changes of upper, lip and incisors following retraction of upper incisors, fifteen adult Iranian patients aged 15 to 24 years who sought treatment for their CI II DI malocclusion were treated. Standard edgewise technique(0.018") following extraction of four first premolars were used.A cephaiometric study was undertaken to determine the vertical change in upper incisors and upper lip. For this evaluation, thirty linear and angular measurements were utilized.Results show that: 1- The upper incisors were intruded (X=0.83mm).2- The upper lip length was increased(X~1.2mm).3- The occlusal plane, rotated upward (Anteinclination).4- The palatal plane rotated downward and backward (Retroinclination).This study shows that the standard edgwise appliance has the capacity of reduction of incisor protrusion significantly without extruding them.

Background and Aims: Lasers with different characteristics have been used to stimulate orthodontic tooth movements and to inhibit the pain during tooth movements. Considering the contradictory finding in this respect, the effect of low level laser therapy (LLLT) was evaluated on the pain during orthodontic tooth movement.

Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study, 12 patients were included with extracted upper first premolars and required canine retraction into extraction site. While in both sides canines were retracted by Niti coil spring, one side was exposed to GaAlAs laser (890nm). LLLT was done on the buccal and palatal mucosa by slow movement of probe. The patients were asked about their pain on both sides 2 days after beginning of retraction. Pain measurement was evaluated with VAS.

Results: Pain perception in LLLT side significantly decreased (P=0.007).

Conclusion: Based on the results, single irradiation of GaAlAs laser (12J energy per tooth) can decrease pain perception.