Clinical trials: Braces
Root Resorption
Root Resorption Accompanied Clear Aligners and Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
The aim of the study is to compare apical root resorption accompanied orthodontic treatment using clear aligners vs fixed appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT05232318
- Testing
- Leveling and alignment
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Division 1
Evaluation of Mini Plates Anchorage With Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Forsus Fatigue resistant Device appliance with direct skeletal mini plates anchorage is capable of achievement of skeletal mandibular effects while preventing the excessive…
- Trial name
- NCT02475785
- Testing
- FFRD and mini plates group, Conventional FFRD
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sherif A. Elkordy
Class II Malocclusion
the Mini-plate Anchored Herbst Appliance Versus the Dentally Anchored Fixed Functional Appliance
the objective of the current study is to compare the dentofacial effects of the mini-plate anchored Herbst appliance Versus the dentally anchored Twin force bite corrector Appliance in Young Adult Class II Orthodontic Patients…
- Trial name
- NCT05440526
- Testing
- Herbst Group, TFBC Group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Oral Hygiene
Effect of Dental Waterjet on Oral Hygiene for Patients With Braces
The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of dental water jet in plaque removal and gingival health during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT03119441
- Testing
- Dental Water Jet, Dental Floss
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Gingivitis
"The Efficacy of Acacia Catechu Mouthrinse as Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Agent in Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Patients.
To study effect of acacia catechu a herbal extract;as antipaque and antigingivitis agent in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.This study is a double blind randomized controlled trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02154594
- Testing
- Acacia catechu, Chlorhexidine gluconate, Distilled water
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tatyasaheb Kore Dental College
S.Mutans Colonization in Adults With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Changes in Streptococcus Mutans Colonization With Different Oral Hygiene Protocols in Adult Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Fixed orthodontic appliances increase the rate of plaque accumulation around orthodontic brackets and gingival margins. It was also found that the amount of plaque accumulation and S.mutans level around banded orthodontic…
- Trial name
- NCT05016713
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine mouthwash, Interdental brush, Fluoride-based toothpaste
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Orthodontic Pain
Pain Control During Braces Removal Using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and High-Frequency Vibration
This study aims to find the best method to reduce pain during braces removal. We are comparing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), high-frequency vibration, and a control group with no additional intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT07293975
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), High-Frequency Vibration
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Efficacy of a Novel Fluoride Varnish in Preventing WSL During/After Treatment With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of a novel fluoride varnish (NFV) in preventing white spot lesion development in adolescents during and after treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT03725020
- Testing
- Fluoride varnish
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Malmö University
Tooth Crowding
Teeth Decrowding With and Without Fixed Appliances
In orthodontics, the teeth tend to move to the extraction space. This tooth movement becomes of larger importance when there is a crowding.
- Trial name
- NCT06416189
- Testing
- Fixed appliances
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samer Mheissen
Dental Malposition
Toothbrushes in Daily Practice in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
Because of the difficulties of disorganizing the dental biofilm in these adolescents with fixed orthodontic treatment, electric toothbrushes have been proposed as an alternative to manual toothbrushes.
- Trial name
- ORTHO-IOP (NCT05851963)
- Testing
- Sonicare Diamond Clean 9000, HydroSonic Pro, Oral-B 123
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Claude Bernard University
Orthodontics
Study of the Use of Orthopulse Photobiomodulation
This PMCF study evaluates the safety and performance of OrthoPulse photobiomodulation to accelerate tooth movement during alignment with fixed appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT05650359
- Testing
- OrthoPulse, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biolux Technology GmbH
Dental Malocclusion, Stability
Retention With Three Different Bonded Retainers a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial With 5-year Follow-up
One of major challenges in orthodontics is to inhibit relapse and ensure stability of treatment outcomes. Retention is the phase of orthodontic treatment that attempts to keep teeth in the corrected position after correction with…
- Trial name
- NCT04828096
- Testing
- Orthodontic retention
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Malocclusion of Anterior Teeth
Effects of Laser Therapy and Vitamin D Pills on Braces Tooth Movement: A Random Controlled Study
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in conjunction with oral vitamin D3 supplementation in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement in adults with crowded mandibular anterior teeth…
- Trial name
- LLLT (NCT07286474)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol (Vit D3), Low-Level Laser Therapy, Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Orthodontic Relapse
Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of Orthodontic Retention Protocols
Objective is to assess changes of dentition and periodontium, and hygiene in retention after the end of the active phase of orthodontic treatment, and relationship with gender, type of retention appliance, pre-therapeutic…
- Trial name
- orthoretenti (NCT05121220)
- Testing
- fixed retainer, removable retainer
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poliklinika Orthonova
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
Pain, Anxiety
Comparison of Subjective Experiences Between Patients Receiving Clear Aligners or Fixed Appliances
This study aimed to compare experiences between adult patients receiving clear aligners and fixed appliances during the initial stage of orthodontic treatments.
- Conditions
- Pain, Anxiety, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03656471
- Testing
- clear aligners or fixed appliances
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
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
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