Braces vs. aligners: which is safer for your tooth roots?
NCT ID NCT07236775
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 40 young adults (ages 18-25) with severely crowded teeth who needed four premolars removed. Researchers compared how much the tooth roots shortened after treatment with clear aligners versus traditional braces. They used 3D X-rays to measure root length before and after treatment. The goal was to see which method causes less root damage.
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Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus
Damascus, Syria