Clear aligners vs. braces: which is better for crowded teeth?
NCT ID NCT07090746
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study compares clear aligners to traditional braces for treating mild to moderate dental crowding in adults with a normal jaw relationship. Twenty-four participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to see how each method affects the bone around the teeth and the height of that bone.
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Faculty of dentistry mansoura university
Al Mansurah, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Clear aligner and fixed orthodontic appliance
What this could lead to
If clear aligners work as well as braces, patients may have a more comfortable and less visible option for fixing crowded teeth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments can cause temporary discomfort or root shortening.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.