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Dr Stephen Chadwick
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An investigation of two methods of orthodontic space closure: nickel titanium versus stainless steel springs

Not Recruiting

Open to: All Genders

Age: Child

Chester

Medical Conditions

Rapid orthodontic space closure

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In this study, we intend to determine whether stainless steel springs are as effective as Nickel Titanium (NiTi) coil springs in orthodontic space closure during orthodontic treatment. If we can show that stainless steel springs work as effectively in terms of the rate of space closure, this will be an important finding with respect to orthodontic care and health care expenditure. The aims of this study were to: • Compare the rate of orthodontic space closure between NiTi coil springs and stainless steel springs during fixed appliance treatment. Compare the cost effectiveness of NiTi coil springs and stainless steel springs in orthodontic space closure.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Apr 2011 01 Apr 2012

Publications

2016 Results article in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26836747 results:

In general, patients currently receiving orthodontic treatment who require orthodontic space closure between the first permanent molar and canine are suitable for this trial. All subjects who are eligible for inclusion will be interviewed and the purpose of trial will be outlined in written information sheets. Once consent is obtained, the patient will be randomly allocated to receive the stainless steel or nickel titanium spring as part of our routine space closing treatment. An impression of their teeth will be taken for study records at the start and completion of this trial. Apart from these, all participants will undertake the same routine treatment, as other non-trial patient would have. At the end of the trial, an examiner will take measurements of initial distance of space to be closed and after completion of space closure to determine the rate of space closure for each type of spring.


Patients currently receiving orthodontic treatment in Countess of Chester Hospital and University of Manchester Dental Hospital.

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You may not be able to take part if:


1. Patients who decline to take part in the study2. Patients who cannot be given brace treatment due to poor oral hygiene


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Chester
    CH2 1UL

The possible benefits are rapid orthodontic space closure and shorter treatment time.
There are no significant risks or burdens for participants apart from the additional 5-10minutes during treatment time to undertake 2 sets of teeth impressions (study moulds) before and after the study trial commence

Dr Stephen Chadwick
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steve.chadwick@coch.nhs.uk



The study is sponsored by University of Manchester (UK) and funded by University of Manchester (UK).



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Read full details for Trial ID: ISRCTN05771195
Last updated 23 May 2016

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