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3D-Printed Vs Thermoformed Retainers: Comparison of Post-Treatment Stability, Changes in Mechanical Properties and Patients' OHRQoL
Lead Sponsor:
University of Malaya
Conditions:
Orthodontic Retention
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Following completion of orthodontic treatment, prolonged retention with either part-time or full-time wear of retainers is crucial in preventing relapse. Clear thermoformed retainers (TFR) are easy to...
Detailed Description
Primary Objective: 1\. To determine and compare the post-treatment stability for direct 3D printed retainers (3DPR) and conventional TFR (TFR) at baseline (T0), 3 months (T1) and 6 months (T2). Seco...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Fixed appliance treatment in both arches and indicated for VFR in the retention phase as part of their original treatment plan.
- No intention to relocate within the study period; able to attend the three-monthly review appointments for half a year.
Exclusion
- Single-arch or sectional fixed appliances.
- Space dentition.
- Hypodontia requiring tooth replacement on the retainer as a temporary measure.
- Previous treatment with maxillary expansion.
- Indicated for fixed retainer or double retention regime (such as VFRs fitted over fixed retainers).
- Premature debond from the original fixed appliances course.
- Cleft lip and/or palate; or orthognathic cases.
- Learning difficulties and inability to read written instructions/ questionnaire in English or Malay
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 28 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05968625
Start Date
March 28 2023
End Date
October 1 2024
Last Update
September 8 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Orthodontic Postgraduate Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya.
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50603