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Treatment of Crowding Without Extraction Using Self Ligating Brackets

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Crowding
Interventions
Device: Traditional brackets
Device: Active self-ligating brackets
Device: Passive self-ligating brackets
Registration Number
NCT02996292
Lead Sponsor
Damascus University
Brief Summary

This experimental study will evaluate the effect of active and passive self-ligating brackets in treatment of crowding, compared with the control group of conventional brackets in class I malocclusion without extraction.

The study sample will consist of 66 patients with 3-6mm crowding. The sample will be allocated randomly into two experimental groups, in addition to a control group.

The brackets will be applied using indirect bonding method for all patients. The dentoalveolar changes occurring after leveling and alignment teeth will be assessed by using CBCT radiographs; pre and post- treatment changes for each group will be evaluated individually.

Detailed Description

Producing of modern and various brackets systems both self- ligating and conventional make the 3 dimensional important in order to evaluate the root positions and to investigate EARR in multi root teeth, so the research will depend on CBCT to carry out these purposes in our study. Beside to compare the duration of alignment among groups.

Fixed appliances will be applied into three groups as 1. Active self ligating brackets (ASLB), 2. Passive self ligating brackets (PSLB), 3. Conventional brackets (CB) until reach to wire 19\*25 S.S upper and lower. During leveling, thermal activated wires will be used in all patients.

CBCT images will be done before and after leveling and alignment of teeth to compare dentoalveolar changes between study groups.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • patients permanent dentition stage.
  • crowding up to 6 mm
  • Class I relationship.
  • Good oral hygiene.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Poor oral hygiene.
  • Previous orthodontic treatment.
  • Patients with syndromes, clefts, or craniofacial abnormalities.
  • Class II or III skeletal anteroposterior relationship.
  • Crowding less than 3mm and more than 6mm.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Traditional bracketsTraditional bracketsFixed orthodontic appliances will be applied for aligning and leveling of teeth up to 19\*25 stainless steel wires using traditional brackets; American Orthodontics Master® MBT 0.022" Brackets
Active self-ligating bracketsActive self-ligating bracketsFixed orthodontic appliances will be applied for aligning and leveling of teeth up to 19\*25 stainless steel wires using active self-ligating brackets; American orthodontics active self-ligating Empower® MBT 0.022"
Passive self-ligating bracketsPassive self-ligating bracketsFixed orthodontic appliances will be applied for aligning and leveling of teeth up to 19\*25 stainless steel wires using passive self-ligating brackets; American orthodontics passive self-ligating Empower® MBT 0.022"
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Speed of alignmentAfter 9 months

Speed of alignment will be measured and compared between the groups.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes of the torque and tipping of teethEvaluation before and after alignment and leveling teeth. (after 9 months)

The torque and tipping of teeth will be evaluated before and after treatment and compared between the groups using CBCT images.

External apical root resorptionAfter 9 months

External apical root resorption of each tooth on CBCT images (frequencies) after treatment.

Changes of widths and depths of the dental archesEvaluation before and after alignment and leveling teeth. (after 9 months)

Changes of dental arches dimensions will be measured and compared between groups.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Damascus University

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Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

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