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Clinical Evaluation of Zirconium Dioxide Nano-Coated Arch Wires
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University
Summary
"This clinical trial aims to evaluate the clinical performance and efficiency of zirconium dioxide nano-coated orthodontic archwires compared to conventional archwires. The study focuses on assessing the leveling and alignment duration, as well as evaluating patient comfort and clinical outcomes during the initial stages of orthodontic treatment."
Official title: Assessment of the Role of Zirconium Dioxide Nanocoating of Arch Wires on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement During Leveling and Alignment: A Comparative Clinical Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
13 Years - 19 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2028-09
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Zirconium dioxide nano-coated archwire
Zirconium dioxide nano-coated nickel-titanium archwire used during the leveling and alignment phase of fixed orthodontic treatment, compared against conventional uncoated NiTi archwires."
Conventional orthodontic archwire
Conventional orthodontic archwire used during the leveling and alignment phase of fixed orthodontic treatment, compared against Zirconium dioxide nano-coated nickel-titanium archwire