Difference Between Pressing and Vacuum Techniques in Fabrication of Orthodontic Aligners in Cases With Crowding: A Cross-sectional Study

Recruiting

• Conditions: Orthodontic Aligners

• Registration Number: NCT06231888
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

This cross sectional study is aiming to compare 2 methods of clear aligner fabrication.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-01-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-01-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-01-27
• Study First Posted: 2024-01-30
• Last Update Posted: 2024-01-30
• Study Start: 2024-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-30
• Study Completion: 2024-05-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Maxillary arch with crowding.
• Full permanent dentition.

Exclusion Criteria

• Missing teeth.
• Dental restorations.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maxillary arch dimensions	6 months	Arch lengths, Arch widths and each tooth size will be measured and compared between the 2 groups.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Model superimposition	6 months	Superimposition of the models from the 2 groups will be done and then map difference will be measured.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt