Braces breakthrough? simple wire stopper may replace screws in orthodontics
NCT ID NCT06416904
First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether a simple arch wire stopper can control molar movement as well as mini-screws during canine retraction in 26 post-pubertal female patients with dental protrusion. The goal was to see which method better prevents unwanted tooth movement. The trial is complete, but results are not yet widely available.
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Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, 12613, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
arch wire stopper and mini-screw (devices)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simpler, less invasive device (arch wire stopper) works as well as mini-screws for controlling tooth movement during orthodontic treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The devices are for temporary use during treatment and do not address underlying dental issues.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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