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Evaluation of Clear Aligner Trays to Straighten Teeth

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Malocclusion
Interventions
Device: Clear Aligner
Registration Number
NCT03141788
Lead Sponsor
Solventum Orthodontics Corporation
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Clear Aligners to correct tooth malocclusions with the use of attachments and/or buttons, as determined by the amount of teeth movement and overall achievement goals of the treatment plan.

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, multi-center study with a maximum duration of 24 months or longer depending on refinements, to assess the safety and efficacy of 3M Clear Aligners, with the use of attachments to correct teeth malocclusions.

The subject population for this study will be male and female subjects ≥ 14 years of age. Subjects who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be asked to participate in the study. Up to a total of 180 subjects may be enrolled at up to 12 different clinical research sites, (up to 15 subjects per site).

The subjects will undergo a target of up to 24 months (or longer depending on refinements) of treatment to align the teeth to the planned target. Subjects will wear the Clear Aligners for at least 22 hours per day, with the exception of consumption of meals and beverages, with the exception of water, which can be consumed while wearing the aligners. During each 6-week period between follow up visits, subjects will wear each set of Clear Aligners for 2 weeks, in the order indicated per the Orthodontists treatment plan.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
52
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Subject is at least 14 years of age.
  2. Subject is willing and able to give informed consent.
  3. Subject is willing to be digitally scanned at each 6-week visit, including after application of attachments.
  4. Subject has a need for single or double arch orthodontic treatment with a target duration of 18 months or less.
  5. Subject has good oral hygiene defined by the orthodontist.
  6. Subject has only permanent dentition.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Subject has skeletal discrepancies requiring surgery
  2. Subject is undergoing active dental work
  3. Subject has severe open bite > 2 mm
  4. Subject has severe overjet > 4 mm
  5. Subject has deep bite > 3 mm
  6. Subject has over crowding per arch > 4 mm
  7. Subject has dental prostheses/implants that will interfere with projected teeth movement
  8. Subject is taking systemic steroid medication
  9. Subject is taking Biphosphonates or any other medication for treatment of osteoporosis

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
3M Clear AlignerClear AlignerClear Aligner for Orthodontic Treatment
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Successful Correction of MalocclusionThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Achievement of target setup per treatment plan as determined by Orthodontist.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Individual Tooth MovementThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Achievement of individual tooth movement measured per treatment plan and digital scan

Ease of InsertionThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Subject satisfaction with treatment; specifically aligners easy to insert

Aligner ComfortThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Aligner comfortable to wear

Effective Use of AttachmentsThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Effective use of attachment by tracking attachment bond failures by visual assessment

Aligner Ease of CleaningThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Subject satisfaction with ease of cleaning during treatment

Mid Course Corrections/Refinements NeededThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Number of mid course refinements or corrections

Treatment Time for Tooth MovementThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Achievement of individual tooth movement measured per treatment plan

Orthodontist SatisfactionThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Orthodontist satisfaction with treatment outcome

Software SatisfactionThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Orthodontist satisfaction with treatment management software -Ease of use in ordering products

Appearance SatisfactionThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Subject satisfaction with appearance during treatment

Ease of Aligner RemovalThe expected duration of subject participation was to be 6 to 24 months. Due to additional time needed for orthodontic refinements, the actual longest duration was approximately 28 months.

Subject satisfaction with treatment; specifically with aligner removal

Trial Locations

Locations (9)

Depew Orthodontics

🇺🇸

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

Riolo Orthodontics

🇺🇸

Seattle, Washington, United States

Simply Smiles Orthodontics

🇺🇸

McKinney, Texas, United States

Benson Orthodontics

🇺🇸

Denver, Colorado, United States

Orthodontics Associates

🇺🇸

Catonsville, Maryland, United States

Henseler Orthodontics

🇺🇸

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

Mellion Orthodontics

🇺🇸

Fairlawn, Ohio, United States

Horton Orthodontics

🇺🇸

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

Wolf/Chhibber Orthodontics

🇺🇸

Norwalk, Ohio, United States

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