Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement
Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement With Three Types of Nickel-titanium Archwires: a Prospective Triple-blind, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
University of Colorado, Denver
126 participants
May 10, 2019
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Three different types of 'archwires' can be used in Orthodontic treatment, wire choice is decided by treating Orthodontist based on professional preference since research shows that all types are equally effective. It is possible that one type of wire engenders more patient discomfort. This study will compare the discomfort levels engendered by the three wire types to determine if there is one that induces the least amount.
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Interventions
Placement of 3M Unitek 0.016 archwire for orthodontic treatment
Placement of 0.016" Ormco 27oC NiTi orthodontic archwire
Placement of 0.016" Ormco 35oC NiTi orthodontic archwire
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NCT03906422