Clinical trials: Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Malocclusion
Premolar Extractions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children With Overjet
This research aims to provide pediatric patients with polysomnography (a sleep study) before and after orthodontic treatment to determine if the extraction of upper premolars for treating excessive overjet results in an increase…
- Trial name
- NCT04946201
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Bazina
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
Malocclusion, Angle's Class
Comparison of Two Types of Lingual Fixed Retainer Fabricated
This study includes patients who have had previous orthodontic treatments (without tooth extraction) and who have good alignment of their lower incisors. Investigators will compare two types of lingual retainers made with CAD-CAM
- Trial name
- malocclusion (NCT06244810)
- Testing
- Lingual retainer from Fiber, Lingual retainer from metal, Traditional retianer from braided
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Hama University
Malocclusion, Angle Class I
Direct vs Indirect In-House Clear Aligners vs Fixed Appliances in Orthodontic Treatment
Clear aligner therapy has become increasingly popular as an esthetic alternative to conventional braces in orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07687329
- Testing
- Direct In-House Clear Aligners, Indirect In-House Clear Aligners, Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene
Evaluation of the Effect of a Probiotic in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
Orthodontic patients need supplementary oral hygiene tools in addition to professional oral hygiene. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subs.
- Conditions
- Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene, Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06752330
- Testing
- Use of probiotics during oral hygiene at home
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed
Computer-aided Indirect Bonding Versus Traditional Direct Bonding of Brackets in Orthodontic Patients
Accurate bracket positioning is one of the keys for effective orthodontic treatment. Traditionally, orthodontic brackets are positioned one-by-one on the teeth of the patient, with the so-called direct bonding method.
- Trial name
- NCT04395625
- Testing
- Direct bonding of Orthodontic brackets, Indirect bonding of Orthodontic brackets
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Anterior Crossbite, Class III Malocclusion in Growing Patients
Comparison Between Protraction Facemask and Upper Braces for Underbite Correction in Growing Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a protraction facemask and upper partial fixed appliance in correcting anterior crossbite in growing children with class III malocclusion.
- Trial name
- NCT06759896
- Testing
- Protraction facemask, Upper partial fixed appliance
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Oral Hygiene
The Effect of Active Reminders on Oral Hygiene in Orthodontics
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of text message active reminders at different time intervals of oral hygiene instructions in patients with orthodontic fixed appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT03330535
- Testing
- Reminders once a week, Verbal oral hygiene instructions, Reminders three times a week
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Gingivitis
Effectiveness of Brush DJ App in Improving Oral Hygiene Compliance of Fixed Orthodontic Patients
In this day and age, smartphones are occupying big portions of our lives. Expanding development of mobile applications focusing on delivering behavioral health intervention have intrigued us to know better about their efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT05853276
- Testing
- Brush DJ app
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IMU University, Malaysia
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Experimental Evaluation of Back Braces for the Treatment of Spinal Deformity Produced With 3D Printing Technology
The proposed investigation is a pilot study that involves pediatric patients affected by spinal deformity (Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Osteogenesis Imperfecta).
- Trial name
- NCT04282408
- Testing
- Scoliosis back brace
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Obesity & Overweight, Orthodontic Treatment
Impact of Increased Body Mass Index on Adolescent Fixed Orthodontic Treatment. A Prospective Longitudinal Study
The goal of this prospective observational study is to assess the influence of increased body mass index (BMI) on various oral health and orthodontic-related parameters in adolescents undergoing orthodontic therapy (OT) with…
- Trial name
- NCT07217756
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
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
Dental Crowding, Vibrational Force
Intermittent Vibrational Force and Orthodontic Tooth Movement
The aim of this study is to compare the clinical efficiency of conventional fixed appliance orthodontic treatment with that supplemented by the daily application of cyclic forces to the dentition via a removable (AcceleDent)…
- Conditions
- Dental Crowding, Vibrational Force, Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
- Trial name
- NCT02314975
- Testing
- AcceleDent vibrational device, Fixed appliance only
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Ultrasling Quadrant Versus Bledsoe ARC Shoulder Brace
Shoulder orthoses are an essential component of both, postoperative care as well as a range of conservative treatment concepts, and thus influence the functional outcome of a wide spectrum of glenohumeral pathologies.
- Trial name
- NCT05960838
- Testing
- Ultrasling® Quadrant, Bledsoe ARC®
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Schulthess Klinik
White Spot Lesion
Effectiveness of Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Varnish in Preventing White Spot Lesions in Fixed Appliance Orthodontia
This is a prospective study to determine the effects of resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) on the prevention of white spot lesion (WSL) development during fixed appliance orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03711097
- Testing
- Vanish XT Dental Varnish
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Tooth Demineralization, White Spot Lesion
Comparison of a 3-step Bonding System (Transbond™ XT) and a 2-step System (GC Ortho Connect™) on Demineralization Around Maxillary Orthodontic Brackets
White spot lesions (WSLs) are one of the most common adverse effects of fixed orthodontic treatments, affecting up to 97% of patients treated with labial appliances.
- Conditions
- Tooth Demineralization, White Spot Lesion, Demineralization, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Trial name
- ORTHOCOLLAGE (NCT07355322)
- Testing
- Transbond™ XT bonding procedure, GC Ortho Connect™ bonding procedure
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Class II Division 2 Malocclusion
TMJ Adaptations by Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescent Females With Angle's Class II Division 2 Malocclusion: MRI Study
The aim of this study is to document the changes brought about in the internal anatomic relationships of the TMJ complex,positional changes of glenoid fossa with respect to adjacent cranial structures after completion of fixed…
- Trial name
- NCT04744337
- Testing
- orthodontic treatment
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Pectus Carinatum, Chondromanubrial
Chest Compressor for Conservative Treatment of Pectus Carinatum: a Multicenter Study
Pectus carinatum (PC) is a congenital deformity of the chest wall whose prevalence is 0.6% of the population and although it does not cause cardio respiratory physiological damage, it has profound psychological effects on young…
- Trial name
- NCT04171063
- Testing
- Thoracic compressor
- Where
- 4 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
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
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