Evaluation of The Stability of Orthodontic Treatment After First Premolar Extraction Using Combined Retention Protocol

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Orthodontic Appliance Complication

• Registration Number: NCT06502886
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare between the stability of anterior and posterior segments in both arches using bonded lingual retainers versus a combined protocol of retention (bonded lingual retainer and vacuum formed retainers). The effect of different treatment changes achieved on the post-treatment stability will be studied in both groups.

Hypothesis: No difference between BR and BR+VFR regarding the stability of anterior segment alignment and posterior segment alignment and interdigitation

Detailed Description

Retention is necessary to be done after orthodontic treatment. It aids to prevent the tendency for relapse of teeth toward their pretreatment position. Fixed or removable retention appliances can reduce the risk of relapse, but to date there is still limited evidence on treatment protocols, wearing time and duration. However, long-term retention with bonded lingual retainers is commonly recommended and often considered the gold standard (method of first choice) in orthodontic retention. Regardless of the expected benefits concerning tooth stabilization, aesthetic appearance and independency from the patient's compliance, there have been increasing numbers of reports on undesirable changes in tooth position in the presence of retainers. Since "active" lingual retainers are able to exert forces to teeth, they have been suspected of causing torque changes of adjacent incisors ("X-effect"). Therefore, several authors recommend to insert removable and fixed in both arches for maximum relapse prevention.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-10
• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-30
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-09
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-16
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-16
• Primary Completion: 2025-02-01
• Study Completion: 2025-03-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

1. Adult patients at the end of comprehensive orthodontic treatment after extraction of upper and lower first premolars and requiring subsequent application of a lingual and palatal bonded retainers
2. Good oral hygiene
3. Patients whom the pre-treatment records (models) are available
4. Good finishing criteria (ABO grading system)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Non-extraction orthodontic treatment
2. Poor oral hygiene
3. Dental/congenital anomalies ex: Missing laterals, transposed canines, Cleft lip and palate/craniofacial syndromes
4. Poor finishing criteria (ABO grading system)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mandibular anterior segment alignment	6 months	Using 3D models, mandibular anterior segment alignment will be measured by little irregularity index

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maxillary anterior segment alignment	6 months	Using 3D models, maxillary anterior segment alignment will be measured by little irregularity index

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of oral and dental medicine, Cairo university; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt