Clinical trials: Braces
Relapse
Relapse and Failure Rates Between CAD/CAM and Conventional Fixed Retainers
The aim of this study was to compare the differences in relapse and failure rates in patients treated with fixed retainers (FRs) using Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing technology, lab-based technique, and…
- Trial name
- NCT05915273
- Testing
- Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacturing Retainers, Lab-based Retainers, Chairside Retainers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Nourhan M.Aly
Orthodontics, Retention
Vacuum-formed Retainer Versus Bonded Retainer to Prevent Relapse After Orthodontic Treatment
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate and compare stability after orthodontic treatment with an Essix retainer and a bonded cuspid-to-cuspid retainer (CTC), respectively in the mandibular arch and longitudinally follow these…
- Trial name
- NCT03070444
- Testing
- CTC retainer, Essix retainer maxilla, Essix retainer mandible
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Gävleborg
Fixed Orthodontic Retainer
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Periodontal Effects of Fixed Retainers
This prospective clinical study aims to evaluate the effects of fixed lingual retainers placed after orthodontic treatment on periodontal soft and hard tissue parameters using ultrasonographic imaging.
- Trial name
- NCT07414264
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Elbow Pain, Shoulder Pain
Buckets vs. Braces Prospective Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine if there is a difference in shoulder or elbow pain between youth athletes who throw regularly without a brace, those who use a brace, and those who limit their throw count by…
- Trial name
- NCT06904430
- Testing
- Bucket Group, Brace Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
Orthodontic Treatment
Comparison of Periodontal Health, Bonding Time and Failure Between Direct and Indirect Fixed Retainer Placement Among Orthodontic Patients
The placement technique of retainers in both maxillary and mandibular arches can influence the time taken for bonding the retainer in the mouth of a patient which can in turn affect the patient´s response to the procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT07107100
- Testing
- a silicon jig/key is used to place/bond fixed retainer on teeth
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Class II Division 1 Malocclusion
Comparison of Treatment Effects of PowerScope2 and Forsus Using CBCT
The main objective of this prospective, controlled clinical study is: 1. To compare the treatment effects of PowerScope2 and Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device in patients with Class II divison1 malocclusion. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03296644
- Testing
- Class II correction using PowerScope2, Class II correction using Forsus
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Oral Hygiene
Oral Hygiene in Patients With Orthodontic Fixed Appliances
The study aims to compare the efficacy of the use of different methods of teeth cleaning on the oral hygiene in patients with orthodontic fixed appliance
- Trial name
- NCT03789812
- Testing
- Manual toothbrush, Electric Toothbrush, Superfloss
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Malocclusion
The Effect of Ultrasound on Orthodontic Tooth Movement
To study whether or not the Aevo System™ medical device enhances the rate of tooth movement in human subjects who use orthodontic braces.
- Trial name
- NCT01828164
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SmileSonica Inc.
Orthodontic Pain
The Influence of Communication After Placement of Orthodontic Fixed Appliances on Pain, Anxiety and Oral Health Quality of Life Among Malaysian Population
Assessing the influence of a telephone call or Whatsapp instant text message post bond up of fixed appliances on Pain Visual Analogue Scores, State-Trait Anxiety and Oral Health Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03816943
- Testing
- Whatsapp, Call
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Dental Bonding, Orthodontic Brackets
Segmented Indirect Versus Direct Bracket Bonding
This randomized clinical trial compared two methods of attaching orthodontic brackets to teeth: conventional direct bonding, in which each bracket is placed and bonded individually in the mouth, and a segmented modified indirect…
- Trial name
- NCT07861178
- Testing
- Direct bonding, Segmented modified indirect bonding
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Elm University
Dental Caries
The Prevalence of White Spot Lesions During Orthodontic Treatment With Fixed Appliances
This study investigates how often cavities develop on the permanent teeth of patients with braces (orthodontic treatment). The hypothesis is that there is no difference in the number of cavities on the permanent teeth of patients…
- Trial name
- WSLs (NCT04186065)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hiroko Nagaoka
Enamel Hypomineralization, Dental
The Effectiveness of Biomimetic Materials in Preventing Enamel Demineralization During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
This study will be done to evaluate the impact of Biosmalto Impact Action Mousse™ on the development and healing of WSLs in individuals receiving orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT05940701
- Testing
- Curasept Biosmalto Mousse and toothpaste, Colgate toothpaste
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Tooth Movement
Biomarkers of Orthodontic Tooth Movement With Fixed Appliances and Vibration Appliance Therapy
Currently, orthodontic treatment typically lasts approximately 2 years. There are a number of advantages for reducing the duration of treatment, including reducing the potential risk of caries, root resorption and for minimizing…
- Trial name
- NCT02119455
- Testing
- Vibration Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Dental Caries, Streptococcus Mutans
Effect of MI Paste Plus™ on Streptococcus Mutans and White Spot Lesions in Fixed Orthodontics
Background This study is part of a doctoral research project at Universidad Cardenal Herrera CEU (Spain), directed by Prof. Santiago Arias de Luxán and conducted by doctoral candidate Shirli Kelmendi within the PhD program in…
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Streptococcus Mutans, Tooth Demineralization, Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed
- Trial name
- MIPASTEORTHO (NCT07244991)
- Testing
- MI Paste Plus (CPP-ACP with Sodium Fluoride)
- Where
- 2 sites in Albania
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Dental Caries
Prevention of Enamel Demineralization by Use of K18-smooth Surface Sealant
This study will evaluate effectiveness of a urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA)-quaternary ammonium methacrylate (K18) resin (UDMA-K18) smooth surface sealant to prevent biofilm attachment to tooth surfaces thereby eliminating the…
- Trial name
- K18 (NCT03306433)
- Testing
- UDMA-K18 smooth surface sealant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Orthodontic Retention Appliance, Orthodontic Relapse
Effectiveness of Gold Fixed Retainers Compared to Conventional Stainless Steel Retainers
This randomized clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of a gold-plated multistranded mandibular fixed retainer versus a conventional multistranded stainless-steel fixed retainer in maintaining lower anterior tooth…
- Trial name
- NCT07280455
- Testing
- Gold-coated fixed retainer wire, Stainless steel fixed retainer wire
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Noor Sattar Raheem
Inflammation Gum, White Spot Lesion
Air-polishing With Erythritol During Orthodontic Tretament
Patients with multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment are at increased risk of developing white spot lesions (WSL) and gingivitis. Various preventive strategies have been examined to prevent the development of WSLs.
- Trial name
- AirPort (NCT05989750)
- Testing
- Ultrasonic scaler, Air-Flow Prophylaxis Master
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catherine Giannopoulou
Oral Hygiene, Self-Management
Effect of Health Diary on Self-management in Adolescent Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
This study aims to use two-arm randomized clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of the health diary in helping adolescents wearing fixed orthodontic appliances improve their oral hygiene status, self-management skills…
- Trial name
- NCT06461611
- Testing
- Health Diary Program, Traditional Health Education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Wei XIA, PhD
Gingival Health
The Effects of Using Water Flosser Versus Interdental Brush on Gingival Health in Patients With Mandibular Bonded Retainer
This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate and compare the effects of employing a water flosser versus an interdental brush on the gingival health of individuals with mandibular bonded retainers.
- Trial name
- NCT07054203
- Testing
- Water Flosser, Interdental Brush
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Orthodontic, Retainer
Comparison Between Periodontal Effects of Fixed and Vacuum-Formed Retainers
One of the most crucial aspects of orthodontic therapy is retention, which is required to prevent orthodontic relapse . There are two main types of retainers, removable retainer which depends on patient compliance to achieve…
- Conditions
- Orthodontic, Retainer, Periodontal Health
- Trial name
- NCT07650630
- Testing
- Fixed retainer, vacuum retainer
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University