Dental Crowding, Maxillary Crowded Teeth, Smile Arc Correction
Conditions
Keywords
dental crowding, Smile arc protection
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the two orthodontic bracket systems namely MBT and the Pitts21 for maxillary anterior decrowding, initial alignment as well as the smile arc correction in 6 month period.
Detailed description
This randomized clinical trial is done among participants who reported with mild to moderate maxillary anterior crowding. The initial alignment of the dental arch and development of smile arc was evaluated.
Interventions
DEVICEPitts 21 bracket system
This is a self ligating orthodontic bracket system
DEVICEMBT bracket system
This is a conventional backet system in orthododntics
Sponsors
Srinivas College of Dental Sciences
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
13 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* mild to moderate maxillary anterior irregularity * indication for non-extraction orthodontic treatment * presence of all permanent teeth up to the first molars * healthy periodontal status and good oral hygiene; and * age between 13 and 40 year
Exclusion criteria
* craniofacial anomalies or cleft lip/palate * hypodontia or hyperdontia * systemic diseases or bone disorders affecting tooth movement; * tooth size anomalies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initial maxillary alignment and smile arc development | Baseline to 6 months | — |
| Dental alignment | Baseline to 6 months | It was assessed on maxillary alginate impression at baseline, 2 months, 4 months and 6 months. Casts were poured and a digital caliper was used to mmeasure |
Countries
India
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMAHEN NAIK, Post graduate
Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed