A Split-mouth Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Loupes-assisted Versus Conventional Bonding of Brackets in Terms of Discomfort and Bonding Duration in Crowded Dental Arches.

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This study aims to evaluate whether using 3.5x dental magnification loupes improves the speed and patient comfort of the orthodontic bracket placement procedure in patients with crowded dentition, a condition that can make the process more challenging and potentially uncomfortable. We will directly compare the conventional method (unaided vision), which is employed by most orthodontists, with an alternative approach in which the clinician performs bonding while wearing magnification loupes. These loupes provide a clearer and more detailed view of the teeth during the procedure. Both methods will be applied to the same patient using a split-mouth study design. Our primary goal is to determine which method is faster to perform and which one results in less discomfort for the patient during the appointment.

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