A Comparison Between GUMMETAL and SS Orthodontic Wires in Space Closure

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Conditions studied: Malocclusion, Angle Class I

In brief

When there is space present between our teeth orthodontically we have the ability to close them through many methods. Using braces as our treatment modality this study will be investigating how efficient a new orthodontic wire is in closing tooth space. This new material is trade-named GUMMETAL and claims to have many benefits to treating patients orthodontically. We will be exploring its efficiency in space closure compared to an industry standard (stainless steel). We predict that the stainless-steel orthodontic wire will be more efficient at space closure than the new GUMMETAL wires.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04591080

Run by

State University of New York at Buffalo

People needed

12

Starts

2020-09-01

Expected to finish

2022-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-05-30

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Full permanent dentition (except third molars)
• Good general and oral health
• Bilateral spaces 3 >/= mm distal to the maxillary canines
• Normal and hypodivergent growth pattern
• Any dental malocclusion
• Good Oral Hygiene

You may not qualify if…

• Systemic diseases or syndrome
• Abnormalities in teeth size and/or shape
• Previous orthodontic treatment
• Anti-inflammatory medication
• Craniofacial anomalies
• Hyperdivergent growth pattern
• Periodontal disease / attachment loss exceeding 25% of root length
• Significant pre or in-treatment root resorption

Where it is running

• University at Buffalo — Buffalo, New York, United States

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