Comparative evaluation of two types of appliance used to hold the tooth in position after braces treatment

Comparative evaluation of post treatment stability during orthodontic retention using lingual bonded retainers versus lingual bonded retainers coupled with thermoformed retainers – A randomized controlled trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064898

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-28

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K039- Disease of hard tissues of teeth,unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Bonded Lingual retainers coupled with thermoformed retainers: After completion of orthodontic treatment patients are given orthodontic fixed lingual retainers along with thermoformed (c

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have undergone orthodontic treatment without any systemic complications and bone disorders

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with extracted or congenitally missing anterior teeth, periodontally compromised patients, patients with cleftlip and palate

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Post treatment tooth movements during orthodontic retentionTimepoint: 0,6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of wire syndrome (twist effect, x effect) along with patient Satisfaction and acceptanceTimepoint: 0,6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prema Arasu

Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute

prema.arasu@gmail.com9789671651

Outcome results

None listed

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