Comparison of two types of fixed retainers placed on upper teeth for breakage in patients after completion of braces treatment

Comparison of two types of fixed lingual retainers in maxillary arch for retainer failures in post-orthodontic patients – A Randomized Clinical Trial - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/04/065159

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Connected bonding pad fixed lingual retainer: Placement of retainer on upper anterior teeth after completion of orthodontic treatment

and evaluation of post-treatment stability and retainer failure at different time intervals - immediately after placement (T0), one month after placement (T1), three months after placement (T3), and s

and evaluation of post-treatment stability and retainer failures at different time intervals - immediately after placement (T0), one month after placement (T1), three months after placement (T3), and

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients’ who have finished comprehensive fixed orthodontic treatment without the need of extraction. 2. Males and females between 18 to 30 years of age. 3. Patients willing to sign informed consent (self / parent / guardian)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with systemic diseases or syndromes. 2. Pregnant women. 3. Patients who have been retreated following the relapse of previous orthodontic treatment. 4. Patients who need removable retainer in maxillary arch. 5. Individuals with special needs.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. To evaluate debonding rate and frequency of two types of bonded fixed lingual retainers in post-orthodontic patients. 2. To evaluate the posttreatment stability of two types of fixed lingual retainers in post-orthodontic patients.Timepoint: before placement of retainer (T0) and at designated stages (at one month: T1; at three months: T3; at six months: T6) after retainer placement	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. To compare periodontal status in post-orthodontic patients bonded with two types of fixed lingual retainers. 2. To compare patient discomfort in post-orthodontic patients bonded with two different types of fixed lingual retainers.Timepoint: before placement of retainer (T0) and at designated stages (at one month: T1; at three months: T3; at six months: T6) after retainer placement	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Chaulwar Chinmayee Sanjay

Chhattisgarh dental college and research institute

drjavedazher@gmail.com7000858658

Outcome results

None listed

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