An investigation of two methods of orthodontic space closure: nickel titanium versus stainless steel springs

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Rapid orthodontic space closure; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN05771195
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Manchester (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-01-29
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients currently undergoing orthodontic brace treatment. We intend to include patients who are currently undergoing fixed appliance (brace) therapy regardless of age or sex. Although that, most orthodontic patients are adolescents between 12-17 year old.
2. Patients who require space closure between the canine and the first permanent molar
3. Informed written consent was obtained from the patient or the guardian/parent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients who decline to take part in the study
2. Patients who cannot be given brace treatment due to poor oral hygiene

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified