Which wire shape moves teeth faster? study compares round vs rectangular archwires

NCT ID NCT07243509

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

Summary

This study looked at 38 adults aged 18-25 with Class II malocclusion (overbite) who needed their upper first premolars removed. Researchers compared how well round versus rectangular archwires moved the canine teeth into the gap. The goal was to see which wire shape worked better for tooth movement and rotation.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

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Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Jul 2024

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Ages

18 to 25 years

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Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18-25 years * Mild to moderate skeletal Class II malocclusion (ANB angle between 5° and 7°), * A normal to slightly increased vertical growth pattern (Björk's sum \> 390° and \< 406°), * An overjet of 5-10 mm. * A further prerequisite was a camouflage treatment plan involving the extraction of the maxillary first premolars. Exclusion Criteria: * the presence of no systemic health issues or any systemic condition known to influence the rate of orthodontic tooth movement, * active periodontal disease, * absence of any permanent teeth in the upper arch (excluding third molars), * crowding of 4 mm or greater, * inadequate oral hygiene.

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  • Orthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry

    Damascus, Rif-dimashq Governorate, DM20AM19, Syria

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