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