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Comparison of 3D Printed Metal Fixed Retainer Versus Conventional Fixed Bonded Retainer
Sponsor: Amany Ibrahim
Summary
Despite the growing diversity of materials used for mandibular fixed retainers, the evidence base remains inconclusive. In particular, conflicting findings have been reported regarding the bond failure of titanium retainers across different evaluation periods, including immediate and 12-month outcomes. Additionally, the emergence of 3D metal-printed retainers has not yet been matched by sufficient clinical evidence, with current data being limited and lacking long-term validation.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
13 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2025-10-01
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
bar 3d printed metal fixed retainer
Participants will receive a custom-designed 3D-printed metal fixed retainer. The retainer is digitally designed using intraoral scans and fabricated using metal 3D printing technology to achieve a precise fit tailored to each patient.
conventional fixed retainer
Participants will receive a conventional fixed bonded lingual retainer (canine-to-canine) fabricated using multistranded stainless steel wire and bonded using standard clinical procedures.
Locations (1)
Amany Eltantawy
Giza, Cairo University, Egypt