Difference Between Pressing and Vacuum Techniques in Fabrication of Orthodontic Aligners in Cases With Spacing: A Cross-sectional Study
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Aligners
- Registration Number
- NCT06231875
- Lead Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Brief Summary
This cross sectional study is aiming to compare 2 techniques of clear aligners fabrication identifying which is better.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
- Maxillary arch with moderate spacing.
- Full permenant dentition.
Exclusion Criteria
- Missing teeth.
- Any 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.
Related Research Topics
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What are the biomechanical differences between pressing and vacuum techniques in orthodontic aligner fabrication for spacing correction?
How does the pressing technique compare to vacuum forming in terms of clinical outcomes for patients with diastema?
What biomarkers or patient characteristics influence the effectiveness of pressing versus vacuum-formed aligners in orthodontic treatment?
Are there specific dental spacing subtypes where one aligner fabrication technique (pressing or vacuum) demonstrates superior performance?
What are the potential adverse events associated with pressing and vacuum techniques in clear aligner therapy, and how can they be mitigated?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Faculty of Dentistry
🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt
Faculty of Dentistry🇪🇬Cairo, EgyptMohamed Abd-El-Ghafour, PhDContact+2 01007433288mabdelghafour@dentistry.cu.edu.egMarwan AT Awad, BDSContact+201277782224marwanawad95@gmail.com