At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
The Effectiveness of Clear Aligners vs Fixed Appliances on Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Patients With Severe Crowding: A 12-months Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Vestibular fixed appliances and Clear aligners for Teeth Crowding. Completed, enrolled 36 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Patients who have severe crowding that required four premolars extraction will be treated in this study. The effects of clear aligners therapy on oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) in comparison with vestibular fixed appliances using the validated OHIP-14 tool during orthodontic treatment. So the aim of the study was to compare the changes in OHRQoL between patients receiving clear aligners or fixed appliances during the first year of the orthodontic treatment. There are two groups: First group (Experimental): the patients in this group will be treated using clear aligners. Second group (Control): the patients in this group will be treated using fixed appliances.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The fixed appliances will be applied in class1 malocclusion patients who have dental crowding, then they will be followed up for 12 months.
The clear aligners will be applied in class1 malocclusion patients who have dental crowding, then they will be followed up for 12 months.