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A comparison of two archwires

A comparative evaluation of mechanical properties of two archwire materials

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/09/036482
Enrollment
40
Registered
2021-09-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified Health Condition 2: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: Titanium-Niobium-Tantalum-Zirconium archwire: Duration of 1 month Control Intervention1: Copper-Nickel-Titanium archwire: 1 month

Sponsors

Dr Ranjana Ravindran
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Littles irregularity index 2-4mm Patients with no history of Orthodontic treatment Confirmation that all permanent teeth were fully erupted from 2nd molar to 2nd molar No abnormal chewing habits

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with known allergy to nickel or any other metal Patients with periodontal disease Patients with systemic conditions Patients with proximal caries or restorations Patients with history of long term use

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
There will be difference in mechanical properties between two archwires in as received stateTimepoint: 1 month

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
There will be difference in mechanical properties between two archwires after initial alignmentTimepoint: 4th month

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Deepu Leander

PMS College of Dental Science and Research

drdeepu.leander@gmail.com9847174072

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026