Study Comparing Changes in Bite Force and Bone Turnover Markers CTX and BALP in Patients with Vertical and Horizontal Jaw Growth Patterns After Orthodontic Treatment Using Beggs Retainer Over 12 Months

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying how bite force and bone turnover markers change during the retention phase after orthodontic treatment in patients with different vertical facial growth patterns. The study compares patients with vertical hyperdivergent and horizontal hypodivergent craniofacial growth to understand relapse and bone remodeling processes over a 12-month retention period. This prospective clinical trial aims to provide insights into maintaining teeth alignment using retention appliances after fixed orthodontic treatment. The trial includes two groups of patients who have completed fixed orthodontic treatment and are ready for retainer delivery. Group 1 consists of patients with vertical growth patterns FMA 26 or more, while Group 2 includes those with horizontal growth patterns FMA 24 or less. Both groups will receive a Beggs retainer formed conventionally and delivered within 24 hours of debonding. Changes in bite force will be measured using a bite force device, and bone turnover markers CTX bone resorption and BALP bone formation will be assessed using ELISA at baseline and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after retainer delivery. Participants will undergo bite force measurements and biomarker testing at five timepoints during the 12 months retention phase at retainer delivery, then after 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Data on bone turnover markers and bite force changes will be collected and compared between the two groups. The study includes monitoring of functional occlusion, oral hygiene, and retainer compliance. The total participation time spans 12 months, during which researchers will assess both clinical and biochemical indicators of bone remodeling and bite function after orthodontic treatment.

''Comparative Evaluation of Change in Bite Force and Levels of Bone Turnover Markers CTX and BALP in Hyperdivergent and Hypodivergent Cases During Retention Phases-A Prospective Clinical Trial ''