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The Effectiveness of Double-slot Brackets Versus Single-slot Brackets on the Rate of Canine Retraction

The Effectiveness of Double-slot Brackets Versus Single-slot Brackets on the Rate of Canine Retraction: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06481761
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-07-01
Start date
2024-10-19
Completion date
2025-01-26
Last updated
2026-06-26

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Conditions

Rate of Canine Retraction

Keywords

canine retraction, double slot brackets, Orthodontic tooth movement

Brief summary

The aim of this Randomized clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of the double slot brackets compared to single slot-brackets in producing a controlled rate of upper canine retraction into premolar extraction space. patients will be randomly divided into one of the two groups, CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) and dental models will be taken for each patient Pre-retraction and following the study completion. The rate of retraction will be evaluated for both groups as well as Amount of canine root movement and molar anchorage loss will be also assessed.

Detailed description

Eligible patients will be examined for fulfilling the inclusion criteria. All the recruited patients need extraction of upper first premolars followed by canine retraction with maximum anchorage. The patients will be randomly allocated to one of the two groups; either Double slot brackets or single slot-brackets group. In Double slot bracket group, Canine retraction will be made on two 0.016'' StSt (stainless steel) round wires, each in one of the slots of the double slot brackets. while in single slot-bracket group, Retraction will be made on one 0.017''×0.025'' rectangular StSt arch wire . The patients will be seen on a monthly basis for follow up visit for reactivation of retraction to maintain constant force during the study. An impression will be taken for the patients every visit, fabricated dental models will be digitally scanned. The scanned models will be used to monitor the rate of canine retraction. Every patient will be asked to take a CBCT image of the upper arch pre Retraction and after the completion of study duration (3 months). After data collection, assessors will carry on the measurements blindly. Statistical analysis of the data will be done and the results will be compared to evaluate the effectiveness of both techniques for canine retraction.

Interventions

DEVICEDouble-slot brackets

Miniscrews will be inserted in the buccal alveolar bone between first and second molars bilaterally and ligated to second premolar. Canine Retraction using Nickel titanium closed-coil springs delivering a force of 150 gram, extending the spring between the canine and first molar hooks. retraction on double 0.016'' Stainless steel round wires in both slots of the double slot brackets. Re-activation of the coil spring will be done in the follow up visits to maintain a constant force through the study.

DEVICESingle-slot brackets

Miniscrews will be inserted in the buccal alveolar bone between first and second molars bilaterally and ligated to second premolar. Canine Retraction using Nickel titanium closed-coil springs delivering a force of 150 gram, extending the spring between the canine and first molar hooks. retraction on single 0.017x0.022'' Stainless steel wire. Re-activation of the coil spring will be done in the follow up visits to maintain a constant force through the study.

Sponsors

Cairo University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Due to the nature of the intervention, neither participants nor investigators can be blinded.

Intervention model description

study is a randomized clinical trial, single-center, parallel group, two-arms with 1:1 allocation ratio

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
16 Years to 26 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Good oral hygiene. * Adult Male or Female patients with an age range of 16-26 years old. * Full set of permanent dentition(excluding third molar). * Any kind of malocclusion requiring first premolar extraction and canine retraction. * Patients with type/pattern of crowding that allows leveling and alignment before premolar extraction

Exclusion criteria

* History of previous orthodontic treatment. * Craniofacial deformity. * Systematic disease or administrating drugs affecting tooth movement. * Poor oral health.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
rate of canine retraction3 monthsmillimeters through superimposed digital models taken for each patient monthly at the follow up visits.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Total distance moved by the maxillary canine tip3 monthsmovement in millimeters through superimposed pre- and post-retraction digital models.
Amount of canine root movement3 monthsmillimeters through pre and post retraction CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) images of the upper arch
the change in Maxillary canine Torque3 monthsangular change through comparing pre- and post-retraction CBCT
change in maxillary canine tipping3 monthsangular change through comparing pre- and post-retraction CBCT
The changes in maxillary canine rotation3 monthsangular change through superimposed pre- and post-retraction digital models.
Amount of maxillary canine root resorption3 monthsmillimeters through pre and post retraction CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) images of the upper arch
Molar cusp anchorage loss3 monthsmillimeters through superimposed digital models taken for each patient monthly at the follow up visits. and pre and post retraction CBCT images

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

STUDY_CHAIRAmr R El Beialy, Assoc.Prof

Orthodontic department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

STUDY_DIRECTORNada O El Zawahry, lecturer

Orthodontic department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

STUDY_DIRECTORNoha A El Ashmawi, lecturer

Orthodontic department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 27, 2026