Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement

Description

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.

Conditions

Orthodontic Discomfort, Pain, Orofacial

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Study overview

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.

Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement With Three Types of Nickel-titanium Archwires: a Prospective Triple-blind, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Comparison of Patient-reported Pain After Initial Archwire Placement

Condition
Orthodontic Discomfort
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Aurora

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Healthy, with no significant systemic diseases or complications or special needs
  • 2. Requiring a minimum of 1 dental arch (first molar to first molar) labial fixed orthodontic appliance banded/bonded in 1 appointment
  • 3. All banded/bonded teeth can be ligated to initial archwire (no severely displaced or blocked out teeth).
  • 4. Any planned dental extractions that is part of the orthodontic treatment plan must be carried out at least 3 weeks prior to or after initial orthodontic appliance bonding.
  • 5. Age 12 years or older
  • 1. Currently taking or recently taken sulfonamides, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, or phenothiazines
  • 2. Currently taking physician-prescribed medical marijuana for the management of pain or recreational marijuana during the trial period
  • 3. Metal-type (Nickel) allergies
  • 4. Less than 12 years old
  • 5. Same day use of analgesics prior to bonding
  • 6. Treatment requiring dental extractions prior to or immediately after bonding of fixed appliance

Ages Eligible for Study

12 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Colorado, Denver,

Study Record Dates

2025-06-01