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The Impact of a 3D Imaging Tool on Reducing Gum Recession During Orthodontic Treatment With Aligners
Led by University of Liege · Updated on 2026-04-07
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
90 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study investigates whether using 3D imaging technology (Cone Beam Computed Tomography or CBCT) for orthodontic treatment planning with aligners can reduce the risk of gingival recession in adult patients seeking dental arch expansion. Many aligner treatments involve expanding the dental arches to address issues like crowding and "black corridors," but this can sometimes lead to gum recession. The research compares two groups of patients: one group will have their treatment planned using CBCT, which allows for detailed 3D visualization of the teeth and bone structure, while the other group will follow a conventional 2D treatment plan. The goal is to see if the 3D tool helps prevent gum recession and other periodontal problems like bone thinning, as well as to assess the impact on other factors like upper airway dimensions. The study is a randomized controlled trial with 40 participants. It will track changes in gum health, bone structure, and airway volume over the course of treatment. The researchers aim to find out if the advanced imaging tool provides significant benefits compared to traditional planning methods.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Impact of a 3D Imaging Tool on Reducing Gum Recession During Orthodontic Treatment With Aligners
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- More than 18 years old
- Requesting orthodontic treatment with aligners
- Dental class I or slight class II or III
- Presence of black corridors
You will not qualify if you...
- Agenesis or extraction except for third molars
- Need for extraction as part of orthodontic treatment
- Need for orthognathic surgery
- Generalized unilateral, bilateral, or anterior crossbite
- Active periodontal disease
- Presence of severe gum recession (2 mm or more)
- Furcation involvement
- Absence of keratinized tissues
- Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
- Auto-immune disease or immunocompromised status
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Use of steroids or bisphosphonates
- Local or systemic infection requiring treatment before study
- Pregnancy
- Alcoholism or chronic drug abuse
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Liege
Liège, Liege, Belgium, 4000
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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