Assessment of Pain When Removing Metallic Brackets for Orthodontic Patients Using Two Removal Methods
Launched by DAMASCUS UNIVERSITY · Mar 11, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 23, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Pain is a subjective experience that can vary widely among individuals. It is influenced by several factors, including age, gender, personal pain threshold, psychological and social conditions, past negative experiences, and the degree of force applied.
Although various methods for bracket debonding, such as ultrasonic instrumentation, lasers, and electro-thermal debonding, are documented in the literature, hand tools like Weingart pliers remain among the most practical solutions. This study focused on using Weingart pliers to compare the pain scores in two techniques-open mouth and biting...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients aged 16 to 25 years,
- • Undergoing orthodontic treatment with MBT prescription 0.022-inch metal brackets with a single-mesh base (Pinnacle®, MBT compatible 0.022, OrthoTechnology™, Florida, USA) who were in the final stage of their treatment and planned for debonding,
- • The brackets bonded with the same bonding cement (Ivoclar Heliosit Orthodontic Adhesive Composite) and the same primer (Ivoclar Vivadent Tetric N-Bond),
- • Absence of debonded brackets at the debonding process,
- • The 0.017 × 0.025-inch stainless steel finishing archwires in their places for at least one month,
- • Good occlusal relationships and strong intercuspation,
- • No recent use of medications such as painkillers or corticosteroids in the last day,
- • Absence of acute or chronic dental pain induced by periodontal/periapical lesions or caries,
- • There is an absence of a history of surgical treatment, including impacted tooth eruption, tooth transplantation, or the presence of mini-screws.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Presence of any craniofacial syndromes or systemic diseases
- • Previous facial trauma
- • Previous orthodontic treatment
Trial Officials
Belal A. Drmch, DDS
Principal Investigator
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
Kinda Sultan, DDS MSc PhD
Study Director
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University
About Damascus University
Damascus University, a prestigious institution located in Syria, is committed to advancing medical research and healthcare innovation through its clinical trial initiatives. With a focus on fostering collaboration between academia and clinical practice, the university aims to enhance the understanding of various medical conditions and improve patient outcomes. By leveraging its extensive network of researchers, healthcare professionals, and state-of-the-art facilities, Damascus University strives to contribute to the global body of knowledge in the medical field and support the development of effective therapeutic interventions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Damascus, , Syrian Arab Republic
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported