CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Elastic Chains Versus Elastics in Maxillary Canine Retraction

Yemen33 participantsStarted 2024-01-30

Plain-language summary

This clinical study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Elastics and Elastic chains in maxillary canine retraction. Participants of this study were patients undergoing maxillary canine retraction after first premolar extraction. The study aimed to determine an effective method for better controlling tooth movement. This study was initiated on 01-2024. Initially, I was not aware of the importance of early registration on ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration was completed after the study began to ensure transparency and adherence to ethical guidelines. All study procedures and protocols have been conducted under the supervision of the academic advisor. All study procedures and protocols have been followed according to institutional and ethical guidelines

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients' treatment required 1st premolar extractions in the maxillary arch and space closure involving canine retraction. * Teeth in the buccal segments were without any gross anatomic root anomalies as determined by panoramic radiographs. * There is no gross evidence of asymmetric bone loss in the buccal segments of a given arch as determined by panoramic radiographs. * Crown/root ratios of contralateral canines and premolars are within 3 mm of one another as determined by panoramic radiographs. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with gross anatomical anomalies in upper maxillary canines * Patients with growth and development problems. * Evidence of bone loss. * Presence of Impacted Canine. * History of long-term use of NSAIDs and corticosteroids or drugs affect bone metabolism. Patients who reported any medication interfering with bone metabolism or patients with severe skeletal discrepancies indicated for orthognathic treatment. * Patients with latex materials allergy.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Rate of maxillary canine retraction by elastics and elastic chains on each side

Timeframe: Difference between pe and post retraction canine position during 15 weeks

Measurement of the Tipping movement occurred by each method

Timeframe: Pre and post retraction during 15 weeks

Measurements of rotation resulted by elastic and elastic chain

Timeframe: Pre and post-retraction during 25 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07141836

SponsorSana'a University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-11

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