A Study to Evaluate the Relationship Between Two Bracket System and Their Contribution to Initial Alignment of Maxillary Anteriors - De Crowding, Smile Arc Protection.

N/ACompletedNCT07712055

Srinivas College of Dental Sciences30 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the two orthodontic bracket systems namely MBT and the Pitts21 for maxillary anterior decrowding, initial alignment as well as the smile arc correction in 6 month period.

This randomized clinical trial is done among participants who reported with mild to moderate maxillary anterior crowding. The initial alignment of the dental arch and development of smile arc was evaluated.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Dental Crowding Smile Arc Correction Maxillary Crowded Teeth

Interventions

Pitts 21 bracket systemDEVICE

This is a self ligating orthodontic bracket system

MBT bracket systemDEVICE

This is a conventional backet system in orthododntics

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 13 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * mild to moderate maxillary anterior irregularity * indication for non-extraction orthodontic treatment * presence of all permanent teeth up to the first molars * healthy periodontal status and good oral hygiene; and * age between 13 and 40 year Exclusion Criteria: * craniofacial anomalies or cleft lip/palate * hypodontia or hyperdontia * systemic diseases or bone disorders affecting tooth movement; * tooth size anomalies

Locations (1)

Mangalore

Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Initial maxillary alignment and smile arc development

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

Dental alignment

It was assessed on maxillary alginate impression at baseline, 2 months, 4 months and 6 months. Casts were poured and a digital caliper was used to mmeasure

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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