Braces-Free breakthrough? study tests tricks to perfectly rotate canine teeth
NCT ID NCT06418984
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at ways to make clear aligners (like Invisalign) better at rotating crooked canine teeth. 80 adults with rotated canines were treated with aligners using either special attachments, enamel reshaping (IPR), or both. The goal was to see which method gave the most accurate tooth rotation. The study is complete, and results will help orthodontists choose the best technique for straightening teeth.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria * Physically healthy with no relevant allergies or medical problems * Male or female above 18 years old * Full permanent dentition except for the third molars * Any type of malocclusion with rotated canines that require derotation * Good oral hygiene and absence of periodontal disease * Malocclusion to be treated with Invisalign aligners (SmartTrack) * Any ethnic group Exclusion Criteria * Orthognathic surgical cases * An extraction treatment plan * Poor oral hygiene * Patients with syndromes or craniofacial anomalies. * The use of any other orthodontic appliance than clear aligners' (Invisalign) * Malocclusion that requires auxiliaries in the simulated plan ( buttons and elastics on the canines)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States