Braces vs. aligners: which moves teeth better?
NCT ID NCT07399483
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how clear aligners and traditional braces move teeth in 20 adults with mild crowding. Researchers will measure inflammation markers in gum fluid and track tooth movement using 3D scans to understand the differences. The goal is to help dentists choose the best treatment for each patient.
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Study facts
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- 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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * • Adult patients aged 18-25 years. * Skeletal class I mild dental crowding per arch (≤ 4 mm). * Good oral hygiene and no active periodontal disease. * Normal vertical SN-GOGN angle 32+- 3. Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with severe crowding or spacing (\> 4 mm). * Presence of active dental caries or periodontal disease. * History of orthodontic treatment within the past two years. * Systemic conditions affecting tooth movement (e.g., diabetes, bone disorders). * Bimaxillary protrusion, sever proclination
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura university
Al Mansurah, El Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt
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