Comparison of Perforated 3D Printed Versus Conventional Metal Fixed Bonded Retainer (NCT06851897) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Perforated 3D Printed Versus Conventional Metal Fixed Bonded Retainer
Egypt64 participantsStarted 2025-02-14
Plain-language summary
Although different materials of mandibular fixed retainer were discussed in the literature, there is contradicting evidence regarding the bond failure of Titanium fixed metal retainer, whether immediate or after 12 months. Moreover, insufficient evidence is present regarding 3D metal printed fixed mandibular retainers.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 35 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 with properly finished orthodontic treatment.
* No sex predilection.
* The presence of 4 permanent mandibular incisors and 2 permanent mandibular canines.
* No active caries, restorations, fractures, or periodontal disease of previously mentioned teeth
* Patients with good oral hygiene.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with no need of fixed mandibular retention.
* Enamel hypoplasia or hypocalcification of mandibular anterior teeth.
* Abnormal morphology of mandibular anterior teeth
* Periodontal disease that contraindicates fixed orthodontic retention.
* No or poor patient's compliance \& bad oral hygiene.
* Psychological problems.
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.