U.S., April 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06928896) titled 'Friction or Frictionless: What is the Most Effective Method for Retracting Anterior Teeth?' on Oct. 15, 2024.
Brief Summary: Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of the friction (sliding mechanism with elastomeric chains) and frictionless (T-loop) methods for retracting anterior teeth in Angle Class I malocclusion.
Methods: This clinical intervention study examined the duration of maxillary incisor retraction from August 2022 to August 2024 in 42 adult patients who had completed canine retraction. The process involved resolving horizontal and vertical discrepancies, establishing a Class I relationship between the canines, and a...