CompletedNot Applicable

A Comparison Between GUMMETAL and SS Orthodontic Wires in Space Closure

United States12 participantsStarted 2020-09-01

Plain-language summary

When there is space present between our teeth orthodontically we have the ability to close them through many methods. Using braces as our treatment modality this study will be investigating how efficient a new orthodontic wire is in closing tooth space. This new material is trade-named GUMMETAL and claims to have many benefits to treating patients orthodontically. We will be exploring its efficiency in space closure compared to an industry standard (stainless steel). We predict that the stainless-steel orthodontic wire will be more efficient at space closure than the new GUMMETAL wires.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Full permanent dentition (except third molars) * Good general and oral health * Bilateral spaces 3 \>/= mm distal to the maxillary canines * Normal and hypodivergent growth pattern * Any dental malocclusion * Good Oral Hygiene Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases or syndrome * Abnormalities in teeth size and/or shape * Previous orthodontic treatment * Anti-inflammatory medication * Craniofacial anomalies * Hyperdivergent growth pattern * Periodontal disease / attachment loss exceeding 25% of root length * Significant pre or in-treatment root resorption

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Total Amount of Canine Retraction

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04591080

SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-01

Results submitted2023-11-14

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