Aligners vs. braces: which is safer for your teeth roots?

NCT ID NCT07236775

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at 40 young adults (ages 18-25) with severe crowding who needed four premolars removed. Half got clear aligners, half got traditional braces. Researchers used 3D X-rays to measure how much the tooth roots shortened during treatment. The goal was to see if clear aligners cause less root damage than braces.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus

    Damascus, Syria

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