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Evaluation of the alignment efficiency of three different archwires in the initial phase of orthodontic treatment for 16 weeks.

Evaluation of the alignment efficiency of conventional, superelastic and heat activated copper nickel titanium archwires in the initial phase of fixed orthodontic treatment over a 16 week period A single center double blind randomised controlled clinical study - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/102179
Enrollment
78
Registered
2026-01-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures

Interventions

Intervention1: Superelastic nickel titanium arch wire: Two sequential sizes of superelastic niti archwire will be used to relieve crowding over a period of 16 weeks Intervention2: Heat activated Coppe

Sponsors

Bhojia Dental college and hospital, Baddi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with good periodontal and gingival health, no systemic disease or relevant medical history, requiring fixed orthodontic treatment with moderate to severe mandibular anterior crowding, all mandibular teeth present up to first molars, and no previous history of orthodontic treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with blocked-out mandibular anterior teeth preventing bracket placement, lower incisor extraction planned, missing/impacted lower incisors or canines, poor oral hygiene or periodontal compromise, craniofacial anomalies, TMJ pathology, systemic disease, nickel sensitivity, oral habits, posterior crossbite, untreated caries, mucosal ulcers, or unwillingness to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in mandibular anterior irregularity measured using Little s Irregularity Index (LII) on dental casts. . The difference between T0 and T4 will provide the reduction in mandibular anterior irregularity which will give an assessment of tooth movement happening from the effect of the three aligning wires over the entire study period (T0-T4).Timepoint: Time points is specific time at which the outcome will be assessed/estimated i.e. at baseline (T0), 4 weeks(T1) & 8 weeks(T2), 12 weeks (T3) and 16 weeks (T4)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of mandibular anterior irregularity correction at monthly intervalsTimepoint: 4th week (T1), 8th week (T2), 12th week (T3) and 16th week (T4);Subjects achieving complete alignmentTimepoint: T4;Arch DimensionsTimepoint: T0 and T4;Cephalometric Measurements for Lower Incisor InclinationsTimepoint: T0 and T4;Root ResorptionTimepoint: T0 and T4;Pain PerceptionTimepoint: T0,T1,T2,T3,T4 at 4hr 24 hrs 3 days and 1 week—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sanjay Mittal

Bhojia Dental College and Hospital

sanjaymtdr@yahoo.com9896050995

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026