Alignment Efficiency and Coating Durability of Aesthetic Archwires (NCT03876184) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Alignment Efficiency and Coating Durability of Aesthetic Archwires
Malaysia132 participantsStarted 2017-10-02
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the efficiency of orthodontic aesthetic archwires which are coated with tooth-colored materials and the durability of the coatings after being used. Theoretically, the coatings provide excellent aesthetics throughout treatment and faster tooth alignment. However, from our clinical experience, these claims are the opposite. Cracks and ruptures as well as archwire fractures have been noted. Therefore, it is presumed that the aesthetic archwires may not be any different from the conventional uncoated archwires.
Who can participate
Age range
11 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient aged 11 years old and above in permanent dentition with all teeth from upper and lower 6 - 6 are present, tooth apices are closed
* Patients who require complete bond-up with upper and lower pre-adjusted edgewise bracket system, MBT prescription with bracket slot size 0.022"
* Able to give consent\* \*Assent form is required for children below 18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial deformities and syndromes
* Patients with medical problems / medications that can influence rate of tooth movement
* Teeth blocked out of the arch / ectopic teeth not allowing bracket placement and ligation at bond-up
* Hypodontia with more than one tooth missing in any quadrant
* Have had orthodontic treatment before
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.