Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Direct printed orthodontic retainers: Intra oral scanning will be done and retainers are 3d printed and given to patients to be used for 6 months.
Control Intervention1: Thermoformed or
Sponsors
Virraja T A
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Debonded patients, after completion of orthodontic treatment. 2.Patients with no significant history of periodontal diseases or active carious lesions. 3.Patients with good oral hygiene. 4.Compliant patients with willingness to wear the retainers.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients who have on going orthodontic treatment 2.Patients who have systemic illness like diabetes, osteoporosis, etc., that will affect the periodontal health and active caries lesions. 3.Patients with poor oral hygiene. 4.Non-compliant patients 5.History of TMJ disorders that will hinder the proper wear and removal of the retainers. 6.Patients who have habit of smoking.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in physical and mechanical properties (surface morphology, tensile strength, water sorption) of retainers after intraoral useTimepoint: after 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of performance between thermoformed & direct printed retainers to determine better material for clinical useTimepoint: after 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Virraja T A
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed