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Braces vs. aligners: which is safer for your tooth roots?

NCT ID NCT07236775

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Damascus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 40 young adults (ages 18-25) with severely crowded teeth who needed four premolars removed. Researchers compared how much the tooth roots shortened after treatment with clear aligners versus traditional braces. They used 3D X-rays to measure root length before and after treatment. The goal was to see which method causes less root damage.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2019

Finished

Feb 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18-25 years. * Class I malocclusion with severe dental crowding. * Tooth size-arch discrepancy more than 6 mm. * No congenitally missing or extracted teeth (except for the wisdom teeth). * No history of previous trauma to the maxillofacial region or surgical interventions. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous orthodontic treatment. * Presence of previously occurred ARR. * Patients with psychological abnormalities or systemic diseases. * Patients with known allergies to latex or plastic materials.

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Conditions

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Malocclusion

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Crowding, tooth Malocclusion, class I/II

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus

    Damascus, Syria

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