Digital braces bonding could cut chair time for teens
NCT ID NCT07692880
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways of attaching braces: a digital method using computer planning versus the traditional manual approach. Twenty teenagers needing braces on both upper and lower teeth will receive one method on the top and the other on the bottom. Researchers will measure how long each method takes and how many brackets fall off in the first month.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If digital bonding proves faster and more reliable, it could make getting braces quicker and reduce early breakage.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The techniques may show little difference.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Orthodontic Clinic, Division of Dentistry, Careggi University Hospital
RECRUITINGFlorence, Italy
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