Status:

UNKNOWN

Study Investigating Tooth Movements With Conventional and Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Supported Fixed Appliances

Lead Sponsor:

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Collaborating Sponsors:

German Research Foundation

Conditions:

Tooth Movement

Orthodontics

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In orthodontics, conventional fixed appliances, usually consisting of prefabricated components, require step-by-step adjustment in order to move teeth in the planned direction. May treatment be impro...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • treatment of front teeth with fixed orthodontic appliances is indicated
  • complete secondary dentition
  • age: 18-35
  • in healthy general condition
  • patient is informed about study and agrees to participate

Exclusion

  • treatment of premolars and molars is necessary
  • syndromes affecting bones and teeth
  • cleft lip and palate
  • inflammation or reduction (more than 50%) of periodontium
  • intake of drugs affecting tooth movement and bone formation
  • disturbance of bone formation
  • disturbance of thyroidal function
  • pregnancy
  • participation in additional study affecting oral hygiene
  • former therapy with ionized radiation or cytostatic drugs
  • caries (active phase)
  • alcohol dependency

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00871091

Start Date

January 1 2007

End Date

June 1 2009

Last Update

March 30 2009

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Department of Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics and Pedodontics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Berlin, Germany, 14197