Bone Metabolism in Patients Treated With 3d Printed Aligners Versus Thermoformed Aligners
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-25
SponsorAlexandria University
About this trial
Background: Orthodontic forces induce tissue reactions by triggering perturbations from orthodontic appliances, which lead to the modelling and remodelling of alveolar bone. Despite the growing popularity of 3D-printed aligners, no studies have compared their effects on bone metabolism in comparison with thermoformed aligners. Aim: This study aims to assess bone metabolism in patients undergoing treatment with 3D-printed aligners versus thermoformed aligners.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Minor malocclusion (2 to 4 mm of crowding) .
Patients in need for Antero-posterior expansion and labial tipping of incisors without interproximal reduction
No use of anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics in the past 6 months.
Periodontal parameters of gingival index <1 and no pocketing with a generalized pocketing depth of <3mm.
Disqualifiers
Signs of inflammation of the gingiva, and periodontitis.
Systemic conditions (kidney disease, HIV, and liver disease).
Teeth missing or poor oral hygiene.
Bone disease e.g.; osteoporosis.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Directly printed aligners using Tera Harz TA28 resin
- PETG thermoplastic sheets
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov