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Magnifying glasses could make braces less painful and quicker

NCT ID NCT07474389

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether using special magnifying glasses (loupes) during braces placement reduces discomfort and saves time for people with crowded teeth. Sixty adults each had braces bonded on one side of their mouth with loupes and the other side without. The researchers measured how long each side took and how much discomfort patients felt. The goal was to see if the loupes method is better for both patients and dentists.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 28 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults aged 18-28 years * presence of all permanent teeth, * the presence of dental crowding, * sound, intact enamel surfaces on teeth to be bonded, * good oral hygiene, defined as a Plaque Index ≤ 1 Exclusion Criteria: * the presence of amelogenesis imperfecta, enamel hypoplasia, or white spots affecting the buccal surfaces, * severe or active periodontal disease, * congenitally missing teeth, * prosthetic restorations on the buccal surfaces of teeth to be bonded, * previous orthodontic re-treatment, * poor oral hygiene (Plaque Index \> 1)

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Conditions

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Malocclusion malposition of teeth with or without hypodontia/oligodontia

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Malocclusion; displaced teeth

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Orthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry

    Damascus, Rif-dimashq Governorate, DM20AM19, Syria

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