Magnifying glasses could make braces less painful and quicker

NCT ID NCT07474389

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

Summary

This study tested whether using special magnifying glasses (loupes) during braces placement reduces discomfort and saves time for people with crowded teeth. Sixty adults each had braces bonded on one side of their mouth with loupes and the other side without. The researchers measured how long each side took and how much discomfort patients felt. The goal was to see if the loupes method is better for both patients and dentists.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malocclusion malposition of teeth with or without hypodontia/oligodontia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Orthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry

    Damascus, Rif-dimashq Governorate, DM20AM19, Syria