Measurement of orthodontic tooth movement with dental magnetic resonance imaging

A novel approach for measurement of orthodontic tooth movement with dental magnetic resonance imaging

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN12689212

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-11

Start date

2022-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-08

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Conditions

Moderate to severe crowding in the mandible Oral Health

Interventions

2 MRI examinations, one before (T0) and one five months after (T1) start of orthodontic treatment.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Crowding in the mandible of >3mm 2. All permanent teeth in the mandible, no missing teeth in the mandible 3. >12 years of age, orthodontic treatment need (IOTN 4 or 5)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Claustrophobia 2. Systemic diseases 3. Cranio-facial anomalies 4. Smoking

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Gingiva and bone thickness around the lower anterior teeth measured using MRI before (T0) and one five months after (T1) start of orthodontic treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Tooth movement measured using MRI before (T0) and one five months after (T1) start of orthodontic treatment	—

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactLinda Schwarz

linda.schwarz@meduniwien.ac.at+43 1400704301

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026