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3D-Printed retainers take on traditional wires in new study

NCT ID NCT07538869

Disease control Sponsor: Amany Ibrahim Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared custom 3D-printed metal fixed retainers to conventional wire retainers in 64 people who had finished orthodontic treatment. The main goal was to see how often the retainers came loose (bond failure) and how long they took to place. The 3D-printed retainers are designed from digital scans for a precise fit, but long-term evidence is still limited.

What this could mean

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Active substance
3D-printed metal fixed retainer (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, 3D-printed retainers could offer a more precise fit and potentially fewer bond failures than traditional wire retainers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Long-term data is still limited.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 13 years * Complete permanent dentition up to second molars * Completed Class I orthodontic treatment and requiring a mandibular fixed -bonded retainer * No sex predilection. Exclusion Criteria: * Enamel defects that may compromise bonding (e.g., hypoplasia, fluorosis) * Poor oral hygiene * Active dental or periodontal pathology at the site of intervention * Lingual restorations on mandibular anterior teeth * Poor compliance or inability to attend follow-up visits * Psychological or medical conditions that may interfere with study participation

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Conditions

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Pair Bond

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Bond pair

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amany Eltantawy

    Giza, Cairo University, Egypt

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