comparison of canine retraction using in-house direct-printed aligners with versus without attachment

Comparison of tooth movement, root resorption and predictability of canine retraction using direct printed clear aligners with versus without attachment: A Cone-beam computed tomography-based study - NIL

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/091614

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M264- Malocclusion, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: canine retraction using in-house direct-printed aligners without attachment: On one randomly assigned side, the canine will be retracted using direct-printed clear aligners without at

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age greater than 18 years Class I or II malocclusion Good general and oral health No dental caries Good oral hygiene Indication for clear aligner therapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Crowding less than 4mm (Little s Irregularity Index) Systemic diseases affecting bone metabolism Craniofacial anomalies or syndromes Missing or previously extracted permanent molars Periodontal disease, pregnancy, history of orthodontic treatment Smokers and non-compliant patients

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
translation of canine and predictabilityTimepoint: 3months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
root resorptionTimepoint: 3 months;anchorage lossTimepoint: 3 months;periodontal statusTimepoint: monthly	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Keerthi Raja S

Tagore dental college and Hospital

mahakrishnasai@gmail.com9840504523

Outcome results

None listed

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