Effect of 3 Week vs 6 Week Orthodontic Appointment Intervals on Teeth Alignment

Launched by BKAHTAWAR AMIN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE MULTAN · Sep 5, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how often patients should visit the orthodontist for their braces to achieve the best results in teeth alignment. Specifically, it compares two different appointment schedules: one where patients come in every 3 weeks and another where they come in every 6 weeks. The goal is to see which schedule helps with better alignment of teeth for those with moderate to severe crowding, meaning their teeth are too close together.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 16 and 30 years old with a specific measure of teeth crowding, known as Little's irregularity index, that falls between 5mm and 12mm. You also need to have healthy gums and no serious health issues. If you join the trial, you can expect regular check-ups and monitoring of your teeth movement over time. This study is currently looking for volunteers, and it aims to provide clearer answers about the best timing for orthodontic appointments to help improve your smile.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged 16-30
• • Little's irregularity index from 5mm to 12mm
• • Healthy periodontium
• • No systemic disease
• • Patients giving consent for inclusion
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Little's irregularity index less than 5mm and more than 12mm
• • Blocked out incisors needing push coil
• • Ankylosed teeth
• • Active periodontal disease
• • Systemic bone disease
• • Non-compliant patients
• • Patients with frequent breakages