A comparative assessment of orthodontic treatment outcomes between clear aligners and fixed orthodontic appliances in moderate malocclusions: a prospective study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dental malocclusion; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000402741
• Lead Sponsor: Australian Foundation for Orthodontic Research and Education

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2021-06-30
• Study Start: 2022-03-09
• Last Update Posted: 14 March 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 41

Inclusion Criteria

• Subjects with moderate malocclusion with 5mm of crowding in the mandibular or maxillary arch
• Participant and/or parent signed consent form
• Aged 12 years and older
• Permanent dentition (except second or third molars)

Exclusion Criteria

• Active periodontal disease
• Active dental caries
• Known allergies to latex and / or plastic
• Antero-posterior correction of greater than 4 mm
• Subjects requiring molar and premolar extractions
• Subjects requiring orthognathic surgery, combination of FA and CAT, use of
accelerated tooth movement devices e.g., AcceleDent® (OrthoAccel® Technologies Inc., Houston, TX, USA) or the use of extra-oral anchorage e.g., headgear
• Any condition making the subject unsuitable for orthodontic treatment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified