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GUMMETAL vs Stainless Steel Wires for Misaligned Teeth

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Research Sponsored by State University of New York at Buffalo

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Full permanent dentition (except third molars)

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 months

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Study Summary

This trialinvestigates how well a new material (GUMMETAL) closes gaps between teeth compared to an industry standard (stainless steel). We think stainless steel is more efficient.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with misaligned teeth and gaps of at least 3 mm behind the upper canine teeth. Participants should have a normal to low facial bone growth pattern, any type of dental bite issues, good oral hygiene, overall health, and all permanent teeth (except wisdom teeth). Those with gum disease, significant tooth root damage or abnormal shapes/sizes of teeth, facial bone structure anomalies, high facial bone growth pattern, systemic diseases or syndromes or past braces treatment are excluded.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two types of orthodontic wires used in braces for closing spaces between teeth: a new wire called GUMMETAL and the traditional stainless steel wire. The efficiency in space closure will be measured to determine if GUMMETAL offers benefits over the standard option.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed for this trial, generally orthodontic treatments can cause discomfort or pain from tooth movement, irritation inside the mouth from brackets and wires, and potential minor injury to gums or cheeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have all my permanent teeth, except for wisdom teeth.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Maxillary canine retraction rate between GUMMETAL and SS archwires

Secondary outcome measures

3-Dimensional control of canine movement assessment

Total amount of retraction in millimeters

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: GUMMETAL TiNbTaZrExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

TiNbTaZr (Beta-Titanium) Alloy used to manufacture orthodontic archwires. We will be using an archwire with the size of 0.016 x 0.022"

Group II: Stainless Steel (CrNi)Active Control1 Intervention

Stainless steel (18% Chromium and 8% Nickel) used as the control, and linked anteriorly to the GUMMETAL counterpart. Size of archwire is 0.016 x 0.022"

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