Tiny screws may improve braces efficiency
NCT ID NCT01025141
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using small titanium screws (miniscrews) as anchors works better than using other teeth for support during orthodontic treatment. 99 patients aged 12 to 50 who needed two upper premolars extracted took part. The main goal was to see how well the extraction gaps closed after 8 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Miniscrew (skeletal anchorage device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, miniscrews could offer a more stable and efficient way to close gaps after tooth extraction during braces treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. Miniscrews carry risks of failure, infection, or discomfort.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bretonneau Hospital
Paris, 75018, France
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