Biological Anchorage With Selective Micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) in Canine Distalization

To evaluate the effect of selective micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) on the amount of distal movement of the upper canine, the mesio-distal inclination of the canine and the messiah movement of the upper first molar. Methods: Clinical trial with Split mouth design in 35 orthodontic patients with bilateral extraction of the upper first premolar, each upper canine will be randomly assigned to the intervention (MOP) or to the control side. Participants will be followed for 3 months and the investigators will take periapical radiographs, cast models and clinical measurements before and after canine retraction. The measurements will be taken by previously calibrated operators. The results are going to be determined and compared between sides, with the corresponding statistical tests and the results are going to be analyzed.