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Braces breakthrough? study tests faster curing method for stronger bond

NCT ID NCT07491796

Disease control Sponsor: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two methods of hardening the glue that holds braces brackets to teeth: curing the glue and the filler all at once (one-step) versus curing the glue first then the filler (two-step). 64 people getting braces were randomly assigned to one method. Researchers tracked how many brackets broke over 6 months to see which method is stronger. The goal is to find a simpler, more reliable way to bond brackets.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
light curing procedure
What this could lead to
If one method works better, it could make braces more reliable and reduce extra visits to fix loose brackets.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 64 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the difference between methods might be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2022

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 months and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * participants who requires orthodontic treatment with complete dentition Exclusion Criteria: * syndromic and cleft lip and palate patients

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Bracket failure Orthodontic treatment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 4th floor Orthodontics Department, School of Dentistry, Sector G-8/3 Islamabad Pakistan

    Islamabad, Capital Teritory, 44000, Pakistan

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