Comparison of effects of Essix and Modified Essix retainer on final teeth positioning

Recruiting

• Conditions: Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/03/032110
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Heli Dholakia

Brief Summary

Minimum 72 subjects will be included in this study.

1. Group 1: 36 subjects in Essix Retainer group

2. Group 2: 36 subjects in Modified Essix Retainer retainer group.

·          Randomization: For randomization participants will be randomly allocated to both groups.



Subjects who have completed their orthodontic treatment will be included in this study. Essix Retainer will be constructed as per the design. Modified Essix Retainer will be constructed as per the design. All the retainers will be made by single person. Lingual fixed retainers will be bonded in lower arch . The patients will be instructed to wear the retainers 24 hours a day for 6 months, excluding while eating and brushing their teeth. All necessary instructions about wear and maintenance will be given. All participants will be recalled to take records at following time intervals:

(1) At retainer Delivery [T0]

(2) At 3 months[T1]

(3) At 6 months[T2]

Maxillary alginate impressions and a vinyl polysiloxane bite will be registered each time. Occlusal contacts will be measured on registered bite. Occlusal contacts will be classified as : -

1) True contacts : Points where material is perforated.

2) Near contacts : Translucent points where the thickness less than 0.20mm.

Both types of contacts will be considered. Patient compliance will be assessed by Questionnaire at 3 months and 6 months of retainer delivery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-22
• Study Start: 2021-03-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients who give consent for the proposed study 2.
• Patients who have undergone fixed orthodontic treatment.
• Patients who have completed their orthodontic treatment and are in retention phase of treatment.
• Patients who are systemically healthy.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1.Patients having craniofacial or Dentofacial Syndromes.
• Patients treated for anterior open bite.
• Patients suffering from diabetes.
• Patients who are suffering from periodontal disorder.
• Non-compliant patients.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in occlusal contacts and change in patient compliance	At Time of retainer Delivery, 3 months of retention and 6 months of retention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Manubhai Patel Dental College, Vadodra; 🇮🇳 Vadodara, GUJARAT, India

Manubhai Patel Dental College, Vadodra

🇮🇳Vadodara, GUJARAT, India

Dr Heli Dholakia

Principal investigator

7984425982

helidholakia93182@gmail.com