Which clear aligner design feels better? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07660809
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two common clear aligner trimming-line designs to see which one feels more comfortable to wear. Seventy orthodontic patients who already wear one design on their upper teeth and the other on their lower teeth will rate their comfort after at least four weeks. The goal is to help dentists choose the design that causes less discomfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- clear aligner trimming-line design (device)
- What this could lead to
- If one design is found to be more comfortable, it could help orthodontists choose better-fitting aligners for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (70 people) that only measures comfort, not treatment success. Results may not apply to all patients or aligner brands.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aorys Clinic
RECRUITINGSibiu, Sibiu County, 550027, Romania
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