Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Orthodontic Discomfort
Pain, Orofacial
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 12 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 126 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver · Other
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About This Trial
Three different types of 'archwires' can be used in Orthodontic treatment, wire choice is decided by treating Orthodontist based on professional preference since research shows that all types are equally effective.
It is possible that one type of wire engenders more patient discomfort. This study will compare the discomfort levels engendered by the three wire types to determine if there is one th…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Healthy, with no significant systemic diseases or complications or special needs
2. Requiring a minimum of 1 dental arch (first molar to first molar) labial fixed orthodontic appliance banded/bonded in 1 appointment
3. All banded/bonded teeth can be ligated to initial archwir…
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