Insignia versus Damon Q

About this trial

Last updated 8 years ago

Study ID

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Accepting

12 to 30 Years

All

Not accepting

Healthy Volunteers

Trial Timing

Ended 10 years ago

The hypotheses tested in this study are: There is a statistical significant difference, in treatment duration and result of treatment in cases treated using traditional Damon Q brackets or using Insignia.

Inclusion Criteria

- Healthy subjects, both male and female

- No cleft lip or palate or other craniofacial anomalies

- Treatment with full fixed orthodontic appliances is indicated

- Complete permanent dentition except for upper second and all third molars

- Class I, Class II or Class III first molar relationship )1/2 pb or less off)

- No previous orthodontic treatment

- Age between 12 and 30 years of age

- Study models and lateral cephalograms taken not more than 1 month before selection

- Informed consent signed by patients and parents

Exclusion Criteria

- Cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies

- Syndromes affecting bone (formation) or teeth

- Agenesis of teeth

- Missing first molars

- No bridges or implants

- Orthognathic cases

- History of periodontal disease

- Intake of drugs affecting tooth movement and/or bone formation

- Pregnancy

Effectiveness of Insignia ™ Versus Standard Orthodontic Treatment With Damon Q Brackets