Clinical trials: Orthodontic Retainers
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
Orthodontic Retention Compliance
Compliance After Orthodontic Treatment Using Thermoplastic or Hawley Retainers
This study aims to assess adolescent's compliance after the end of orthodontic treatment using either thermoplastic or Hawley retainers in the upper arch, with the aid of TheraMon microsensor (MC Technology GmbH).
- Trial name
- OrthoComply (NCT03683862)
- Testing
- orthodontic appliance
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
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
Orthodontic Relapse, Retention in Orthodontic
Effectiveness, Patient Acceptance, and Cost Estimation of 3D-printed Retainer Compared to Hawley Retainer in Expansion Case: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Expansion of the arches is generally considered highly unstable and prone to relapse regardless of the type of expansion. Retention appliances play a vital role in preserving these changes.
- Trial name
- NCT07659041
- Testing
- 3D printed retainer, Hawley retainer
- Where
- 3 sites in Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
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
Orthodontic Relapse, Malocclusion
3D-Printed vs Conventional Fixed Retainers After Orthodontic Treatment
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the clinical performance of two types of three-dimensionally printed fixed retainers (Cobalt-Chromium and Titanium Grade 5) with the conventional multistranded stainless steel fixed…
- Trial name
- NCT07730476
- Testing
- Conventional Multistranded Stainless Steel Fixed Retainer, 3D-Printed Cobalt-Chromium Fixed Retainer, 3D-Printed Titanium Fixed Retainer
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Orthodontic Retainers, Tooth Mobility
Comparison Physiological Tooth Mobility and Retention Success in Patients Using Different Retainers
The purpose of this prospective clinical study is to comparatively evaluate the long-term stability of teeth, physiological tooth mobility, and effects on periodontal tissues of three different fixed lingual retainer materials…
- Trial name
- NCT07801768
- Testing
- Mobility measurement with Periotest device, Digital intraoral impression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Microbial Colonisation On Vacuum-Formed Retainers Constructed On Conventional Models And Three Dimensional (3D) Reconstructed Models
Vacuum-formed retainers are clear or transparent retainers, that hold the teeth in the new position after active orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03844425
- Testing
- Conventional VFR, VFR from SLA, VFR from FDM
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Orthodontic Retention
The Effect of Full Versus Partial Coverage Thermoformed Retainers in Dual Retention With a Lower Bonded Retainer, on Periodontal, Orthodontic, and Patient-Reported Outcomes
After braces are removed, teeth may move back toward their original positions. Retainers are used to help keep teeth straight after orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07669129
- Testing
- Partial coverage vivera retainer, Full coverage Vivera retainer
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Health of Periodontium
Comparison of the Effect of Two Types of Fixed Retainers on the Health of the Gums
Different types of retainers have been used to assure the stability of orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study is clinical and radiographic comparison and evaluation of two common types of lingual fixed retainers on the…
- Trial name
- NCT01314729
- Testing
- Fiber-reinforced-composite retainer, Composite-wire retainer
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Orthodontic Retainers, Laser Therapy
Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Stability During Retention Phase.
The biggest problem in the orthodontic process is the pain and the long duration of treatment, which is also generally divided into 2 phases, namely the orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) and the retention phase.
- Trial name
- NCT05723094
- Testing
- Ga-Al-As diode laser (Ilase, USA)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Orthodontic Retainer, Fixed Orthodontic Retainer
Retentive Capacity of Bonded Retainer Vs Vacuum-formed and Combined Bonded-vacuum Retainers
The main goal is to test the differences between the retentive capacity of fixed retainer, vacuum-formed retainer \& combination of both; and recommend the most effective protocol for retention of lower incisors crowding treated…
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Retainer, Fixed Orthodontic Retainer, Orthodontic Relapse, Essix Retainer
- Trial name
- NCT06476574
- Testing
- Vacuum-formed retainer, Combined Vacuum-formed and Lingual bonded retainer from canine-to-canine., Lingual bonded retainer from canine-to-canine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Relapse
CAD/CAM Fixed Retainers vs. Conventional Multistranded Fixed Retainers in Orthodontic Patients. Comparison of Stability, Retainer Failure Rate, Adverse Effects, Cost-effectiveness, and Patient Satisfaction. A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Introduction: Orthodontic retainers are used after the completion of orthodontic treatment to assure dental occlusal stability and to maintain the achieved end-result.
- Trial name
- Retention (NCT04389879)
- Testing
- Bonding of either CAD/CAM or conventional multistranded stainless steel fixed retainer
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark, Norway
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Orthodontic Appliance Design
Periodontal and Orthodontic Outcomes of Straight vs. Looped Fixed Retainers
The goal of this split-mouth, head-to-head, randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of a fixed straight retainer with the V- loop bonded retainer on periodontal health in patients with the requirement of continuous…
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT05644119
- Testing
- V- loop Bonded Orthodontic Retainer, Straight Wire Retainer
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdulaziz University
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
Fixed Orthodontic Retainer, Orthodontic Appliances, Removable
Bacterial Diversity Study Using 16S rRNA Sequencing of Periodontal Samples From Patients With Orthodontic Retainers
After completion of orthodontic treatment, a retention phase is required to prevent relapse of tooth malposition. Fixed retention in the mandibular anterior region is commonly used.
- Conditions
- Fixed Orthodontic Retainer, Orthodontic Appliances, Removable, Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- Ortho-Perio (NCT07718061)
- Testing
- Fixed Orthodontic Retainer, Removable Essix-Type Orthodontic Retainer
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Orthodontic Retainers
Biological Reaction of Direct 3d Printed Retainers
The aim of this study will be to evaluate the biological reaction of direct three dimensional printed retainers. Primary objective is to evaluate bacterial growth and color stability between different thicknesses of 3d printed…
- Trial name
- NCT07098325
- Testing
- retainer with .5 mm thickness, retainer with 1 mm thickness
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Orthodontic Retention
Eight Units Extended Maxillary Fixed Retainer
Assessment of dental changes associated with an eight-unit extended maxillary fixed retainer in 3D. monitoring PDL response and evaluation of patient's satisfaction ,quality of life and speech with extended maxillary fixed…
- Trial name
- Extended FR (NCT05889884)
- Testing
- Extended maxillary fixed retainer
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
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
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Stability of Maxillary Anterior Teeth After Two Years of Retention in Adolescents Comparing Two Bonded and a Vacuum-formed Retainer
After orthodontic treatment 3 different retention devices will be compared.Thirty patients in each group; Group 1) Bonded retainer 13-23, Group 2)Bonded retainer 12-22 and Group 3) Vacuum-formed retainer covering all erupted…
- Trial name
- NCT04616755
- Testing
- Measuring changes of Little´s irregularity index ( sum of 5 contact point discrepancies together) measured in mm 2 years after retention have been I place.
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kronoberg County Council