A Comparative CT Evaluation of the Amount of Root Resorption in Self-ligating Versus Conventional Brackets

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the extent of root resorption in the maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth during orthodontic treatment with the use of different types of brackets. Materials and methods: The study consisted of 21 patients (11 males and 10 females) within the age group of 16-25 years, having bimaxillary protrusion. They were divided into three groups. In Group 1- Conventional brackets, Group 2- Self-ligation brackets:Smart Clip (Passive), and in Group 3 Self-ligation brackets: Empower (Active) were bonded. Computed Tomography scans and Orthopantomograms were taken before start of treatment and after six months of retraction. Root resorption is computed as the difference between the pre treatment total tooth length and the post treatment total tooth length.

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Key information

Conditions

Root Resorption Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases Tooth Resorption

Age range

16 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201201, India

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients having complete root formation at start of treatment,

Exclusion criteria

Patients with skeletal or dental anomalies .
Patients having history of root resorption
Patients having any systemic or metabolic anomalies,
Patients with trauma of anterior teeth
Patients with periapical inflammation of the anterior teeth
Patients with impacted teeth
Patients with tumors and cysts in the examined area
Patients having undergone orthodontic treatment previously.

Treatment and study plan

Conventional brackets

Device

conventional brackets with MBT prescription was used for orthodontic treatment and root resorption was assessed.

smart clip passive self ligating brackets

Device

smart clip passive self ligating brackets with MBT prescription was used for orthodontic treatment and root resorption was assessed.

Empower active self ligating brackets

Device

Empower active self ligating brackets with MBT prescription was used for orthodontic treatment and root resorption was assessed.

Primary outcomes

root resorption

Time frame: 6 months

Computed Tomography scans were taken before start of treatment and after six months of retraction.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Institute of Dental Science and Technologies

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Aug 3, 2018
Registry last updated: Aug 3, 2018

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