Status:
COMPLETED
Assessment of Pain When Removing Metallic Brackets for Orthodontic Patients Using Two Removal Methods
Lead Sponsor:
Damascus University
Conditions:
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patients at the Orthodontic Department of the University of Damascus Dental School will be examined, and subjects who meet the inclusion criteria will be included. Then after finishing the orthodontic...
Detailed Description
Pain is a subjective experience that can vary widely among individuals. It is influenced by several factors, including age, gender, personal pain threshold, psychological and social conditions, past n...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged 16 to 25 years,
- Undergoing orthodontic treatment with MBT prescription 0.022-inch metal brackets with a single-mesh base (Pinnacle®, MBT compatible 0.022, OrthoTechnology™, Florida, USA) who were in the final stage of their treatment and planned for debonding,
- The brackets bonded with the same bonding cement (Ivoclar Heliosit Orthodontic Adhesive Composite) and the same primer (Ivoclar Vivadent Tetric N-Bond),
- Absence of debonded brackets at the debonding process,
- The 0.017 × 0.025-inch stainless steel finishing archwires in their places for at least one month,
- Good occlusal relationships and strong intercuspation,
- No recent use of medications such as painkillers or corticosteroids in the last day,
- Absence of acute or chronic dental pain induced by periodontal/periapical lesions or caries,
- There is an absence of a history of surgical treatment, including impacted tooth eruption, tooth transplantation, or the presence of mini-screws.
Exclusion
- Presence of any craniofacial syndromes or systemic diseases
- Previous facial trauma
- Previous orthodontic treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 19 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 5 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06873503
Start Date
May 19 2024
End Date
January 5 2025
Last Update
March 12 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus
Damascus, Syria, DM20AM19