U.S., April 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07503314) titled 'Comparison of Alignment Efficiency, Arch Dimensional Changes, and Passive Extraction Space Closure Between Self-Ligating and Conventional Brackets' on March 25.

Brief Summary: Purpose:

This study aims to compare two types of orthodontic braces - self-ligating brackets (SLBs) and conventional brackets (CBs) - to see which one aligns teeth faster, affects the width of the dental arch, and closes spaces after premolar extractions more efficiently.

Who Can Join:

Ages 13-30 years Moderate to severe dental crowding Skeletal Class I or mild to moderate Class II malocclusions Good oral hygiene Requiring extraction of premolars

What Part...