Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 45

How facial type relates to relapse after orthodontic treatment during retention

Official title: Comparative 3-dimensional Superimposition Analysis of Dentition in Horizontal and Vertical Grower During the Retention Phase -A Prospective Clinical Trial''

Run by Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak · NCT07622277 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether people with different facial types have different patterns of tooth movement relapse after orthodontic treatment during the retention phase.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
Enrollment44 (estimated)
SponsorPostgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rohtak, Haryana)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 4, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsJuly 2027
Registry record updatedJune 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT07622277 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are fixed-appliance orthodontic patients with hyperdivergent or hypodivergent facial patterns, good end-of-treatment occlusion, low irregularity, and strong retainer compliance.

Probably not a fit

Patients not fitting the inclusion criteria or with systemic conditions, TMJ disorders, incomplete treatment, poor oral hygiene, or poor follow-up are less likely to benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective interventional study examines how facial type (hyperdivergent vs. hypodivergent) influences relapse of dentition after active orthodontic treatment during the retention period. It uses three planes of space to analyze dental alignment changes and aims to identify whether horizontal and vertical growers show different relapse tendencies, particularly in overbite and mandibular incisor alignment. Participants will have completed orthodontic treatment, meet specific occlusal and health criteria, and will be followed to assess stability of outcomes. The study builds on retention theory and prior observations that growth and dental relapse contribute to post-treatment changes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, findings could help tailor retention strategies based on facial type to improve long-term stability.

How similar studies have gone: Prior work has explored factors affecting post-treatment stability, but this study applies a three-plane analysis to compare facial types, representing a relatively novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Fixed orthodontic cases with FMA of 26 0 or more for hyperdivergent cases and FMA Of 24 o or less for hypodivergent cases.
* Optimal functional occlusion at end of treatment (PAR score \>70%).
* Littles irregularity index (Pre-treatment \<6mm in both upper and lower arch).
* Nonsurgical and non-orthopedic patients and non syndromic patients.
* Optimal periodontal condition and Good oral hygiene (probing depth \<3mm, gingival index score \<1
* Good compliance regarding retainer wear

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects with incomplete orthodontic treatment.
* TMJ disorder patients.
* Any systemic disease affecting bone and general growth.
* Patients with incomplete records
* Patient who fail to follow up or undergo complete treatment.
* Patient with learning difficulties
* Patients having antibiotic therapy within previous 3 months and used anti inflammatory drugs in the month before the study

Where it's running

  • Dr.Manisha
    Rohtak, Haryana, India
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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