Accuracy of planned versus achieved tooth movement using thermoformed and 3D-printed aligners in adult patients: randomized controlled trial

Accuracy of planned versus achieved tooth movement using thermoformed and 3D-printed aligners in adult patients: randomized controlled trial - AlignerAccuracy3DP

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00037727

Enrollment

Registered

2025-12-08

Start date

2026-01-25

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

K07.3

Interventions

Group 1: Orthodontic treatment of the malocclusion with one series of 3D printed Aligners Group 2: Orthodontic treatment of the malocclusion with one series of thermoformed Aligners

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: signed informed consent, capacity to consent. Indication for orthodontic treatment with aligners. Mild to moderate malocclusion.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Craniofacial anomalies. Complex malocclusions, extraction therapy required as part of treatment. Systemic diseases (acute or chronic). Oral pathologies (e.g., active caries, gingivitis or periodontitis)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Deviation between virtually planned and achieved tooth movement in mm/° by superimposition of the intraoral scans of the baseline situation (T0) with the intraoral scan of the final situation (T1) as well as the virtual treatment goal using imaging software.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Treatment Duration Number of Aligners Number of appointments Patient reported outcomes Harms, safety, complications	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactHisham Sabbagh

Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie

hisham.sabbagh@med.uni-muenchen.de+4989440053231

Outcome results

None listed

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