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Self-ligating brackets and elastomeric rings - a comparison of orthodontic ligation techniques on patient oral hygiene and microbial colonisation

Self-ligating brackets and elastomeric rings - a comparison of orthodontic ligation techniques on patient oral hygiene and microbial colonisation

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN56613406
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2006-09-29
Start date
2005-08-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-07-03

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

Conditions

Oral Health Oral Health

Interventions

Following consent, patients undergoing routine orthodontic treatment will be randomly allocated to one of two groups: 1. Treatment with conventional pre-adjusted edgewise brackets secured by elastic t

Sponsors

Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients recruited from the treatment waiting lists who present with a crowded dentition that requires the extraction of premolar teeth and fixed appliance therapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Patient oral hygiene as measured by plaque, and gingival indices 2. Microbiological profile of plaque bacteria 3. Salivary sugar levels to reflect the oral clearance of foods—

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