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A RCT to Compare OHRQoL Outcome for SLB and CB

Not Applicable
Conditions
Malocclusion
Registration Number
NCT02084277
Lead Sponsor
Mackay Memorial Hospital
Brief Summary

The objective of this prospective study is to compare these two treatments (conventional brackets v.s. self-ligating brackets) in malocclusion to determine which treatment will provide the better oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) outcomes for patients during the initial orthodontic treatment compared with pretreatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • malocclusion patients
  • age between 12 to 40 years
  • suitable for orthodontic treatment using either self-ligating brackets or conventional brackets.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any surgery performed in the previous days,
  • Previous temporomandibular joint arthrotomies,
  • Fewer than 20 teeth total or fewer than 10 teeth in each arch,
  • Unstable residence or travel restrictions,
  • Periodontal disease judged to be severe by the surgeon,
  • Pregnancy,
  • Previous mandibular surgery, and
  • Inability to follow instructions or the study protocol.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient Reported Outcome - Oral Health Related Quality of Lifeone month
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Painone month

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Orthodontic Department of Mackay Memorial Hospital

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Taipei, Taiwan

Orthodontic Department of Mackay Memorial Hospital
🇨🇳Taipei, Taiwan
Tai-ting Lai, DrPH
Principal Investigator

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