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How should patients be supervised during orthodontic retention? A randomised controlled trial

How should patients be supervised during orthodontic retention? A randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN56295329
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2007-09-28
Start date
2003-10-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-06-05

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

Conditions

Oral Health: Orthodontics Oral Health Orthodontics

Interventions

Patients will receive two sets of Essix retainers. They will be randomly allocated to one of two groups: 1. One group will visit the department every 3 months for review by the clinician. 2. The othe

Sponsors

Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients completing active orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances and entering the retention phase

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Analysis of irregularity of the teeth from study casts using Little's index 2. Cost analysis of staff time 3. Patient questionnaire—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026