Can a different bracket setup save tooth roots during braces?
NCT ID NCT07744685
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares three orthodontic techniques for pulling the upper front teeth backward in adults with Class II malocclusion. All methods use small temporary screws for anchorage, but they differ in bracket design and archwire setup. The goal is to see which approach causes the least root shortening, a common side effect of braces. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to one of the three methods, and X-rays will track root length changes over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Three orthodontic retraction techniques: bidimensional bracket system, hybrid dual-section archwire, and conventional sliding mechanics, all using miniscrew anchorage.
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves gentler on tooth roots, it could guide orthodontists toward safer treatment choices, reducing the risk of permanent root shortening for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all patients. Root resorption is measured on X-rays, which may not capture the full picture, and individual variation is high.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 30 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: * Adults aged 18-30 years. * Class II Division 1 dental malocclusion according to Angle classification * Mild-to-moderate skeletal Class II discrepancy, with an ANB angle greater than 4° and not exceeding 7°. * Overjet ranging from 5 to 9 mm. * Presence of all six maxillary anterior teeth. * Maxillary anterior teeth fully erupted and with complete root formation. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with previous orthodontic treatment. * Missing permanent maxillary teeth. * Active periodontal disease. * History of trauma to any maxillary anterior tooth. * Previous endodontic treatment of any maxillary anterior tooth. * Periapical pathology involving any maxillary anterior tooth. * Extensive coronal restorations that could interfere with crown-length measurement. * Radiographic evidence of pre-existing root resorption before orthodontic treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry
Damascus, DM20AM19, Syria
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