Comparing two methods for bonding orthodontic brackets

Comparison of Bracket Bonding Variables Using Bonding Guide 3D Printed With Fusion Deposition Modeling Versus Digital Indirect Bonding. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

NA · Cairo University · NCT05193708

This study is testing a new way to attach braces to see if it works better and is faster and cheaper than the current method.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment14 (estimated)
Ages12 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorCairo University (other)
Locations1 site (Cairo)
Trial IDNCT05193708 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study compares a new windowed bonding technique with digital indirect bonding for orthodontic bracket placement. It aims to evaluate the accuracy, bonding time, bonding failure rates, and cost-effectiveness of both methods. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups, and their teeth will be scanned before and after bonding to assess the outcomes. The study utilizes 3D printing technology to create bonding trays for both techniques.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 12 to 60 who require orthodontic treatment with full dentition, excluding third molars.

Not a fit: Patients with dental issues such as caries, fluorosis, or severe rotations may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to a more efficient and cost-effective method for orthodontic bracket bonding.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on the windowed bonding technique, similar studies on digital indirect bonding have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* - Patients who need Orthodontic treatment with full dentition excluding 3rd molars.
* Fully erupted 5-5 with normal anatomy.
* The patient's age range is from 12 to 60 years of age.
* Both extraction and non-extraction cases are included.

Exclusion Criteria:

* - Patients with caries, fluorosis, enamel hypoplasia, restorations, or fractures.
* Patients with severe rotations.

Where this trial is running

Cairo

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Dental Bonding, Orthodontic Brackets, Indirect Bonding, digital indirect, windowed bonding tray

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.