CompletedNot Applicable

Eight Units Extended Maxillary Fixed Retainer

Egypt26 participantsStarted 2022-08-28

Plain-language summary

Assessment of dental changes associated with an eight-unit extended maxillary fixed retainer in 3D. monitoring PDL response and evaluation of patient's satisfaction ,quality of life and speech with extended maxillary fixed retainer

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 28 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who finished the active orthodontic treatment and started the retention phase. * Both genders. * Extraction and non-extraction cases Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who had active transverse palatal expansion. * Patients with active periodontal disease. * Patients with systemic disease and bone diseases, or craniofacial syndromes, or the presence of cleft. * Patients with abnormal surface or morphological tooth structure or restorations.

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.

What they're measuring

Evaluation of dental changes

Timeframe: 6 months follow up

lateral cephalometric changes assessment

Timeframe: 6months follow up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05889884

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-28

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Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 28 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.