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Abstract
Objective: To investigate the effect of vibrating device (Acceledent Aura) on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement.
Materials and Methods: Thirty-two patients requiring extraction of the upper first premolars were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio into either the intervention group (received Acceledent Aura vibrating device) or the control group (without vibrating device). Canine retraction was performed on 0.016X0.022-inch stainless steel archwire applying 150gm retraction force using Niti coilsprings. The duration of the study was 4 months. Digital models were obtained directly after extraction of the upper first premolars and at monthly intervals for recording the rate of canine retraction as well as the total distance moved by the canine. Digitized models were superimposed on the initial model and data were statistically analyse
Results: there was no statistically significant difference between both groups regarding the total disatance moved by the canine as well as for the rate of canine retraction per month.
Conclusions: AcceleDent Aura vibrational forces were not able to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. Digital models were proven as powerful tools in assessment of orthodontic tooth movement.