CompletedNot Applicable

A Clinical Trial on the Failure Rates of Metallic and Ceramic Orthodontic Brackets

Italy80 participantsStarted 2021-12-09

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to assess if there are significant differences in the failure rate of stainless steel and ceramic brackets. For this study, patients will be enrolled and divided into two groups, according to the type of brackets (stainless steel or ceramic) used for orthodontic treatment. Failure rates will be recorded every month for 12 months and survival analysis will be performed, together with skeletal and space analysis.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients willing to begin fixed multibracket therapy with metallic or ceramic brackets; * full permanent dentition; * enamel integrity, absence of traumatic or carious lesions, no pretreatment procedure performed with chemical agents; * no previous orthodontic treatment with fixed vestibular appliances. Exclusion Criteria: * patients suffering from systemic diseases; * patients taking medications that could alter periodontal conditions (NSAIDS, steroids, etc.); * patients with low compliance; * patients unable to give informed consent; * presence of congenital enamel defects; * extractions for orthodontic reasons; * oral/orthognathic surgery.

What they're measuring

Failure rates of metallic and ceramic brackets.

Timeframe: Among the 12 months of the study.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05151991

SponsorUniversity of Pavia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-04

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