Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: CAD CAM fabricated jig: Use of a custom designed CAD CAM jig for accurate positioning and bonding of fixed retainers after orthodontic treatment. Follow up is done for 6 months.
Contro
Sponsors
Sunil Kumar Chanduka
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Completed fixed appliance orthodontic treatment with satisfactory correction of malocclusion 2. Anterior teeth of adequate size and shape for bonded retainer placement 3. No missing anterior teeth in upper or lower arch 4. In good systemic health 5. willing and able to comply with the trial protocol 6. Provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of cleft palate or severe facial deformities 2. Nickel Allergy 3. Poor periodontal health at the pre debond appointment 4. Gross or uncontrolled caries 5. Need for prosthodontic treatment in the upper or lower arch post treatment 6. Lower incisor extraction cases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Breakage rate of fixed retainersTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival indexTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months;Plaque IndexTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months;Irregularity indexTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months;Arch width changesTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAravind Kumar Subramanian
Saveetha Dental College
Outcome results
None listed