Comparison of Two Types of Lingual Fixed Retainer Fabricated

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Malocclusion, Angle's Class

• Registration Number: NCT06244810
• Lead Sponsor: Hama University

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

This study includes patients who have had previous orthodontic treatments (without tooth extraction) and who have good alignment of their lower incisors. Investigator will compare two types of lingual retainers made with CAD-CAM by comparing them with the traditional lingual retainers according to the following groups:

1. Patients will be apply to them a lingual retainer made of fibers manufactured using CAD-CAM technology

2. Patients will be apply to them a lingual retainer made of metal made using CAD-CAM technology

3. Patients will be apply to them a conventional lingual retainer made of braided stainless steel wire (control group)

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-01-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-01-29
• Study First Posted: 2024-02-06
• Study Start: 2025-02-15
• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-09
• Study Completion: 2025-03-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-10
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients with mixed dentition at age 14-24 years. They have a good alignment of the lower incisors.- Have good oral and periodontal health.-

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have a deep bite Patients who have previously used retainer Patients with poor oral care

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Bacterial plaque indicator	6 months	the amount of plaque on the gingival edge on the tooth surface is determined by using a probe. This indicator does not need to color the plaque. This indicator is taken for all teeth monthly over a period of 6 months
Patient Acceptance Assessment:	6 months	Patient acceptance will be evaluated according to a set of questions presented in a questionnaire sheet for each patient in the hospital; Each period of the review where patient acceptance was recorded in three aspects: 1. Speech: The extent of the effect of the affixed fixative on the patient's comfort with speech will be recorded in each follow-up period in the event that there is no difficulty in speaking or there is difficulty in speaking.; Is there a proven effect on speech? )Yes No(; 2. Oral Care Procedures: The patient's ability to perform oral care procedures will be recorded In my case, the ease and difficulty of doing oral care procedures. How easy is it for you to perform oral care procedures? (easy / hard)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

FADI Alhaji JNAID; 🇸🇾 Damascus, None Selected, Syrian Arab Republic