Effectiveness of self-ligating versus conventional brackets for treatment of bimaxillary protrusion: a single-centre randomized clinical trial. | Synapse
This research aims to compare the effectiveness of self-ligating and conventional brackets in treating bimaxillary protrusion.
Conducted a randomized clinical trial at a single center.
Patients with bimaxillary protrusion were randomly assigned to two treatment groups: self-ligating and conventional brackets.
Treatment outcomes were assessed through imaging and clinical evaluations.
Self-ligating brackets achieved better alignment and reduced treatment time compared to conventional brackets.
Patients reported higher satisfaction rates with the self-ligating brackets.
No significant adverse effects were observed in either group.
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The trial was funded by grants from The University ofThe West Indies ( CRP.3.MAR14.3, CRP.3.MAR14.3(1), CRP.3.MAR 14.3(4))andproduct donations from 3M Unitek.