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Digital braces bonding could cut chair time for teens

NCT ID NCT07692880

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 12 to 18 years requiring fixed orthodontic treatment on both upper and lower arches * Presence of full permanent dentition, including erupted second molars Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of dental anomalies in number (supernumerary or missing teeth) in either arch * Orthodontic treatment plans involving tooth extractions in either arch * Nickel allergy * History of cleft lip and/or palate * Craniofacial syndromes

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Conditions

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Malocclusion

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Malocclusion

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Locations

  • Orthodontic Clinic, Division of Dentistry, Careggi University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Florence, Italy

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