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Effect of elastic ties on front and back tooth position during orthodontic treatment with premolar removal.

Efficacy of Continuous Elastomeric Ligation on the Position of Incisor and Molar After the Leveling and Alignment Phase of Patients with Erupted 2nd Molars & Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment with Extraction of Premolars: A Single Centre, Single Blinded Randomised Control Trial. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111881
Enrollment
24
Registered
2026-06-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Elastomeric Continuous Ligation: Continuous ligation will be done from 1st molar of one side to the 1st molar on the other side using elastic thread. Duration of the intervention is til

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with erupted 2nd molars, requiring fixed orthodontic treatment with premolars extraction therapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with any systemic disorder, periodontal disease. Patients with severe skeletal discrepancy requiring orthognathic surgeries.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Rate of orthodontic alignment using both ligation techniquesTimepoint: T0 i.e. before the start of treatment T1 i.e. after alignment & leveling which will be marked by placement of 0.016 x 0.022 inch stainless steel wire for 6 weeks;Plaque accumulation & changes in gingival condition using both ligation techniquesTimepoint: T0 i.e. before the start of treatment T1 i.e. after alignment & leveling which will be marked by placement of 0.016 x 0.022 inch stainless steel wire for 6 weeks

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparing Incisor and molar Anchorage control using elastomeric ligation and laceback ligationTimepoint: Comparing Incisor and molar Anchorage control using elastomeric ligation and laceback ligation

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vartika Rajeev Shukla

Nair Hospital Dental College

rakeshkontham@nairhospitaldentalcollege.edu.in9820232812

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026