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Comparing two methods to correct deep bite, using small metal anterior bite block and curved stainless steel wire.

An evaluation of bite opening effectiveness between the stainless steel reverse curve of spee archwires and metal anterior bite turbos in young adolescents-A randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/04/051322
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-04-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-08-21

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K038- Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth

Interventions

Intervention1: Anterior Bite Turbo Group: Deepbite correction by bonding anterior bite turbos for 5-6 months on the lingual aspect of upper central incisors after the initial alignment stage. Control

Sponsors

DR AKHILA T
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Patients with increased overbite (3-5mm) 2)Mild skeletal discrepancy assessed by patient profile 3)No missing or extracted teeth in the lower arch except for third molars 4)Patients whose treatment plan did not include extraction of lower teeth and/or any extrusive mechanics 5)Patients with horizontal to average growth pattern

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with an overjet where the placement of anterior bite turbos were not feasible (not more than 6 mm) 2) Partially erupted or unerupted lower permanent second molars 3) Previous orthodontic treatment 4) Poor oral hygiene 5) Periodontally compromised teeth.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Assess deepbite correction achieved, whether by intrusion or extrusion of individual teeth.Timepoint: 4-6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Assess skeletal and soft tissue changes occurred with deepbite correction using two methods.Timepoint: 4-6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr AKHILA T

GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE KOTTAYAM

drsreejithkumarg@gmail.com9447188448

Outcome results

None listed

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