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Evaluation of Accuracy of 3D Printed Aligners in Comparison to Thermoformed Aligners in Orthodontic Patients

Egypt28 participantsStarted 2026-04-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the accuracy of tooth movement achieved by 3D printed aligners versus thermoformed aligners in patients with lower anterior crowding. The study aims to evaluate whether directly printed aligners provide more accurate and predictable orthodontic tooth movement compared to conventional thermoformed aligners.

Who can participate

Age range11 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-extraction orthodontic treatment cases * Mild to moderate lower anterior crowding (\<5 mm) * Age between 12 and 25 years * Dental rotation less than 30 degrees * Relapse cases with crowding less than 5 mm Exclusion Criteria: * Active or history of periodontal disease * Presence of systemic disease * Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) * Missing teeth

What they're measuring

accuracy of tooth movement

Timeframe: 6 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07496892

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-01

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