Evaluation of the Perceived Experience of Patients Treated With Aligners With Two Different Timings

Launched by FONDAZIONE POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO AGOSTINO GEMELLI IRCCS · Jul 30, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is designed to compare how patients feel during clear aligner therapy, specifically focusing on pain and discomfort. The study looks at two different ways of placing attachments, which are small devices that help the aligners work better. In one method, attachments are placed when you receive your first aligner, while in the other method, they are placed later, when you get your third aligner. The goal is to see if waiting to place the attachments can make the treatment more comfortable for patients.

To participate in this trial, you must be between 18 and 40 years old and have a specific type of teeth alignment issue called Class I malocclusion, meaning your bite is generally aligned but might need some adjustments. You also need to be in good oral and overall health without any current dental issues. Participants will complete a questionnaire to share their experiences regarding discomfort during treatment. This feedback will help researchers understand if changing the timing of attachment placement can improve patients' quality of life while using clear aligners.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age between 18 and 40 years;
• • Class I malocclusion
• • Non-extractive treatment;
• • No missing teeth (third molars excluded);
• • Good oral and general health.
• • Signature of written informed consent to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with tooth-related pain (presence of dental and/or periodontal abscesses and presence of gingivitis)
• • Presence of semi-included elements;
• • Patients taking bisphosphonates or other anti-resorptive drugs;
• • Patients with conditions involving chronic pain and/or on chronic therapy with antifiammatories/opiods or other drugs that may act on pain perception;
• • Patients with temporomandibular disorders;
• • Patients with conditions that may impair the ability to objectively report any sensations of discomfort or pain (e.g., mental retardation, dementia);
• • Refusal to sign the written informed consent to participate in the study