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

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Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus

Damascus, Syria, DM20AM19