Comparison of orthodontic space closure using micro-osteoperforation and passive self-ligating appliances or conventional fixed appliances.

Objectives: To examine the effect of micro-osteoperforation (MOP) on the space closure rate using passive self-ligating or conventional brackets.

Materials And Methods: This was a two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial undertaken at the outpatient department of a dental college. There were 60 participants (30 women and 30 men) who fulfilled the inclusion criteria.

Comparison of rate of tooth movement and pain perception during accelerated tooth movement associated with conventional fixed appliances with micro-osteoperforations - a randomised controlled trial.

Objectives: To investigate the influence of micro-osteoperforation (MOP) on rate of orthodontic tooth movement and pain perception with fixed appliances.

Design: 2 arm parallel randomized controlled trial with an allocation ratio of 1:1.

Setting: The outpatient department of a dental college.