Efficiency, Efficacy, Periodontal & Occlusal Outcomes for Aligners Versus Fixed Orthodontic Appliances in Crowded Incisor Treatment

Enrolling by invitation · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Crowding of Anterior Mandibular Teeth

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare between fixed labial braces and clear aligners for the straightening of moderately overlapped lower front teeth. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Effect of treatment on gum health * Which treatment achieves lower front teeth alignment faster in terms of alignment time and t number of visits required to the orthodontist * How well it straightens teeth. Participants will: * Receive either labial braces or clear aligners as part of their orthodontic treatment. * Come for regular follow-up visits every 4 to 6 weeks with the orthodontist till full straightening of the lower front teeth. * Have a 3D scan of their teeth taken after their teeth are aligned along with a specialized x-ray of their head and jaw.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06731465

Run by

University of Sharjah

People needed

40

Starts

2023-10-16

Expected to finish

2028-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients with moderate lower crowding (Little's 4 to 6 mm), non-extraction treatment
• Age range: 13-45 years old
• Class I malocclusion
• Full permanent dentition
• No caries or periodontal disease

You may not qualify if…

• Extraction cases
• Patients with craniofacial syndromes, or cleft palate
• Patients with uncontrolled medical conditions or taking medication that can interfere with orthodontic tooth movement.
• Presence of extensive dental restorations in proximity to the gingival margin
• Presence of fixed bridges/crowns or partial dentures

Where it is running

• University Dental Hospital Sharjah (UDHS_ — Sharjah city, Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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