Status:
COMPLETED
Clinical Effectiveness of Bonded Versus Vacuum-formed Retainers
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
Relapse
Eligibility:
All Genders
12+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study was to compare the clinical effectiveness of bonded versus vacuum-formed retainers regarding their retention capacity; periodontal health; survival rates; and patients' percep...
Detailed Description
This single-center randomized controlled trial was performed at the Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 50 patients completing orthodontic tre...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with the proper completion of orthodontic treatment and correction of the initial malocclusion.
- Acceptable oral hygiene (assessed through clinical examination).
- Presence of all teeth up to the second molars.
- Clinically acceptable teeth alignment.
Exclusion
- Patients with any systemic condition that may have an influence on periodontal health.
- Patients with facial deformities.
- Initial malocclusion that required extreme corrections, large transverse expansions or orthognathic surgery.
- History of periodontal diseases.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04847323
Start Date
February 1 2021
End Date
April 1 2022
Last Update
July 5 2022
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo
Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil, 17012-901