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Could coated brackets make braces move teeth faster?

NCT ID NCT07818590

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Orthodontic treatment can take a long time, partly because friction between brackets and wires slows tooth movement. Researchers at Cairo University are testing whether coating brackets with nanoparticles reduces that friction and speeds up canine retraction. The trial enrolls 28 people aged 13 to 30 who need two upper first premolars removed and their canine teeth pulled back. Each participant receives a nanoparticle-coated bracket on one side and a standard bracket on the other, and researchers track tooth movement with digital models taken every month for three months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nanoparticle-coated orthodontic brackets
What this could lead to
If it works, nanoparticle-coated brackets could shorten orthodontic treatment time and reduce the discomfort and risks that come with long treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study of 28 people, so the results may not hold up in larger or more varied groups. Laboratory findings do not always translate to real-world orthodontic settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

28 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged 13 to 30 years. 2. Treatment plan requiring extraction of both upper first premolars. 3. Anterior teeth protrusion necessitating canine retraction. 4. No previous orthodontic treatment. 5. No systemic diseases. 6. Not taking routinely used drugs. 7. Good oral hygiene. 8. No extractions required other than the specified upper first premolars. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Poor oral hygiene. 2. Previous orthodontic treatment. 3. Patients with active periodontal disease. 4. Presence of any craniofacial syndromes.

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To compare the effect of nanoparticle coated orthodontic brackets versus standard ones on the rate of canine retraction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Zarzora

    Giza, 12573, Egypt

  • Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Zarzora

    Giza, Egypt