Trial Outcomes & Findings for Analysis of Orthodontic Tooth Movement Using 3D Imaging (NCT NCT03398798)

NCT ID: NCT03398798

Last Updated: 2020-05-01

Results Overview

Little's Index measures the distance between contact points on adjacent teeth. Little's Index will be measured at two time points (0 weeks and 6 weeks).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

36 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 6 weeks

Results posted on

2020-05-01

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
.014" With Twin Brackets
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.016" With Twin Brackets
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.014" With Self-ligating Brackets
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating (SL) brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
.016" With Self-ligating Brackets
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
Overall Study
STARTED
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9
9
9
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9
9
9
9
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
.014" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.016" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.014" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
.016" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
Total
n=36 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
17.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.4 • n=9 Participants
14.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.2 • n=9 Participants
14.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.7 • n=9 Participants
18.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.4 • n=9 Participants
16.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.2 • n=36 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=9 Participants
5 Participants
n=9 Participants
6 Participants
n=9 Participants
4 Participants
n=9 Participants
20 Participants
n=36 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=9 Participants
4 Participants
n=9 Participants
3 Participants
n=9 Participants
5 Participants
n=9 Participants
16 Participants
n=36 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 Participants
n=9 Participants
9 Participants
n=9 Participants
9 Participants
n=9 Participants
9 Participants
n=9 Participants
36 Participants
n=36 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Little's Index measures the distance between contact points on adjacent teeth. Little's Index will be measured at two time points (0 weeks and 6 weeks).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
.014" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.016" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.014" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
.016" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
Change in Little's Index From Baseline to 6 Weeks
-2.5 mm
Standard Deviation 2.2
-2.9 mm
Standard Deviation 1.8
-2.3 mm
Standard Deviation 1.8
-2.6 mm
Standard Deviation 2.4

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Little's Index measures the distance between contact points on adjacent teeth. Little's Index will be measured at two time points (6 weeks and 12 weeks).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
.014" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.016" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.014" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
.016" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
Change in Little's Index From 6 Weeks to 12 Weeks
-0.8 mm
Standard Deviation 1.0
-0.9 mm
Standard Deviation 0.8
-0.2 mm
Standard Deviation 0.7
-0.4 mm
Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Clinical linear measurements (mm) in x-, y-, and z-translation will be measured at two time points (0 weeks and 6 weeks) to determine the linear (translational) change in tooth position during that time.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
.014" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.016" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.014" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
.016" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
Linear Change in Tooth Position From Baseline to 6 Weeks (Translation)
Translation along the x-axis
.03 mm
Standard Deviation .15
-.05 mm
Standard Deviation .18
-.14 mm
Standard Deviation .28
-.09 mm
Standard Deviation .23
Linear Change in Tooth Position From Baseline to 6 Weeks (Translation)
Translation along the y-axis
.05 mm
Standard Deviation .09
.03 mm
Standard Deviation .21
-.08 mm
Standard Deviation .12
.06 mm
Standard Deviation .34
Linear Change in Tooth Position From Baseline to 6 Weeks (Translation)
Translation along the z-axis
-.23 mm
Standard Deviation .34
-.18 mm
Standard Deviation .28
-.22 mm
Standard Deviation .3
-.28 mm
Standard Deviation .47

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Clinical linear measurements (mm) in x-, y-, and z-translation will be measured at two time points (6 weeks and 12 weeks) to determine the linear (translational) change in tooth position during that time.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
.014" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.016" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.014" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
.016" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
Linear Change in Tooth Position From 6 Weeks to 12 Weeks (Translation)
Translation along the x-axis
.05 mm
Standard Deviation .08
.05 mm
Standard Deviation .20
.01 mm
Standard Deviation .11
.03 mm
Standard Deviation .17
Linear Change in Tooth Position From 6 Weeks to 12 Weeks (Translation)
Translation along the y-axis
.03 mm
Standard Deviation .24
.03 mm
Standard Deviation .13
-.01 mm
Standard Deviation .09
.03 mm
Standard Deviation .18
Linear Change in Tooth Position From 6 Weeks to 12 Weeks (Translation)
Translation along the z-axis
-.16 mm
Standard Deviation .32
.00 mm
Standard Deviation .22
-.07 mm
Standard Deviation .23
.00 mm
Standard Deviation .15

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks

Clinical angular measurements (degree) in x-, y-, and z-rotation will be measured at two time points (0 weeks and 6 weeks) to determine the angular (rotational) change in tooth position during that time.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
.014" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.016" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.014" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
.016" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
Angular Change in Tooth Position From Baseline to 6 Weeks (Rotation)
Rotation around the x-axis
1.95 degrees
Standard Deviation 3.09
1.52 degrees
Standard Deviation 2.84
1.97 degrees
Standard Deviation 2.47
1.91 degrees
Standard Deviation 3.17
Angular Change in Tooth Position From Baseline to 6 Weeks (Rotation)
Rotation around the y-axis
1.37 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.71
.99 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.26
1.33 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.99
1.78 degrees
Standard Deviation 2.50
Angular Change in Tooth Position From Baseline to 6 Weeks (Rotation)
Rotation around the z-axis
.66 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.54
.79 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.10
.95 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.45
1.59 degrees
Standard Deviation 3.21

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Clinical angular measurements (degree) in x-, y-, and z-rotation will be measured at two time points (6 weeks and 12 weeks) to determine the angular (rotational) change in tooth position during that time.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
.014" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.016" With Twin Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Twin brackets: Ormco Insignia Metal Twin brackets
.014" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.014" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .014": .014" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
.016" With Self-ligating Brackets
n=9 Participants
.016" dimension CuNiTi orthodontic arch wires and .022" slot Ormco Insignia SL (self-ligating) brackets. .016": .016" CuNiTi orthodontic arch wire Self-ligating brackets: Ormco Insignia SL brackets
Angular Change in Tooth Position From 6 Weeks to 12 Weeks (Rotation)
Rotation around the x-axis
.82 degrees
Standard Deviation 2.00
1.07 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.81
.66 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.50
.40 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.59
Angular Change in Tooth Position From 6 Weeks to 12 Weeks (Rotation)
Rotation around the y-axis
.86 degrees
Standard Deviation 2.13
.39 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.34
.40 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.08
-.10 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.33
Angular Change in Tooth Position From 6 Weeks to 12 Weeks (Rotation)
Rotation around the z-axis
.16 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.33
.18 degrees
Standard Deviation .83
-.13 degrees
Standard Deviation 1.21
-.68 degrees
Standard Deviation 2.21

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Population: Due to loss of key study personnel these data were not collected

A repeated measure linear regression model conducted to evaluate any correlation between the degrees of malalignment and the rate of tooth movement.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

.014" With Twin Brackets

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

.016" With Twin Brackets

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

.014" With Self-ligating Brackets

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

.016" With Self-ligating Brackets

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Christian Piers, DDS, MS, MFA

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Phone: (828) 433-1242

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place