Trials / Completed
CompletedNCT06401382
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Between Two Different Types of Orthodontic Appliances
The Impact of A Modified Aligner Appliance With NiTi Springs and Conventional Fixed Appliances on Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Patients With Mild Crowding
- Status
- Completed
- Phase
- N/A
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 36 (actual)
- Sponsor
- Damascus University · Academic / Other
- Sex
- All
- Age
- 18 Years – 25 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
Summary
Patients who have mild crowding from the Orthodontic Department at University of Damascus Dental School will be treated in this trial. The effects of modified aligner appliance with NiTi springs on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) compared with conventional fixed appliances using the OHIP-14 questionnaire during orthodontic treatment. So, this study aims to compare the changes in OHRQoL between patients receiving modified aligner appliances or conventional fixed appliances during orthodontic treatment. There are two groups: 1. Experimental group: the patients in this group will be treated using a modified aligner appliance. 2. Control group: the patients in this group will be treated using conventional fixed appliances
Detailed description
Most adult patients do not choose traditional fixed appliances due to concerns about appearance, lengthy treatment time, and challenges with oral hygiene. This study aimed to assess the impact on psychological well-being, aesthetics, and functionality of a novel single aligner appliance.
Conditions
Interventions
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DEVICE | A modified aligner appliance with NiTi springs | The modified aligner appliance will be used until the final position is achieved. |
| DEVICE | Conventional fixed appliances | The traditional fixed appliances with a standard prescription will be used. |
Timeline
- Start date
- 2022-06-02
- Primary completion
- 2023-02-13
- Completion
- 2023-11-03
- First posted
- 2024-05-06
- Last updated
- 2024-05-06
Locations
1 site across 1 country: Syria
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT06401382. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.