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Treatment Outcome of Elastomeric and Nickel-Titanium Separators in Tooth Separation
Sponsor: 3D-Aligners
Summary
Patients seeking fixed orthodontic treatment that requires band placement will be enrolled in this study. This trial aims to compare the efficiency of rectangular cross-section nickel-titanium separators with elastomeric separators in creating sufficient interdental space for orthodontic band placement. In addition, the impact of both separator types on pain perception and gingival health during a 3-day placement period will be evaluated. Participants will be allocated to two groups in a split-mouth design. On the experimental side, nickel-titanium separators will be used, while elastomeric separators will be used as the control on the other side. Outcomes will include separation efficacy, pain perception over time, gingival inflammation, analgesic consumption, and separator loss.
Official title: Comparison Between The Efficiency Of Elastomeric And Nickel-Titanium Separators In Tooth Separation, Pain Perception, And Gingival Inflammation - A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2027-02-01
Last Updated
2026-05-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Elastomeric separators
application of the elastomeric separators before application of the orthodontic bands on the first molars
Nickel-Titanium separators
application of the Nickel-Titanium separators before application of the orthodontic bands on the first molars