Braces breakthrough? study tests which wire moves teeth faster
NCT ID NCT07645417
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares stainless steel and titanium-molybdenum alloy wires for moving canine teeth in people with braces. Sixteen participants will have one type of wire on each side of their upper jaw to see which works better. The goal is to find out which wire moves teeth more effectively over four months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stainless steel and titanium-molybdenum alloy wires
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help orthodontists choose the best wire material for faster and more precise tooth movement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two materials, not a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), Dhaka,1000
Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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