Using mixed reality technology to treat impacted canines
Alignment of an Impacted Canine Using Mixed-reality HoloLens 2 Goggles - a Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is testing if using special mixed reality goggles can help young people with impacted canine teeth get better orthodontic treatment and have fewer complications.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Jagiellonian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Krakow) |
| Trial ID | NCT06574477 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of HoloLens 2 mixed reality goggles in planning the alignment of palatally impacted canines. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will receive treatment planning with the HoloLens 2 goggles, while the other will not. The study will measure treatment time and the risk of complications associated with each approach. Participants will be healthy individuals aged 10 to 20 with a specific dental condition, and they will undergo orthodontic treatment involving fixed appliances.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy boys and girls aged 10 to 20 with a palatally impacted canine on one side.
Not a fit: Patients with bilateral impacted canines or significant dental abnormalities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce treatment time and complications for patients with impacted canines.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of mixed reality technology in orthodontics is emerging, this specific application for impacted canines is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy boys/men and girls/women aged between 10 and 20 years. * Palatally impacted canine on one side * Axis of the canine \> 10 degrees to the midline as measured on a pantomographic radiograph * During orthodontic treatment, in preparation for alignment of the impacted canine with adequate space for the retained canine Exclusion Criteria: * Dental abnormalities (hyperodontia, hypodontia, etc.) * Impacted canines bilaterally * Previous trauma to the teeth or face * Congenital craniofacial malformations * Systemic diseases that would hinder orthodontic treatment/operation * Recent radiotherapy
Where this trial is running
Krakow
- Jagiellonian University Medical College — Krakow, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Piotr Fudalej, Prof.
- Email: piotr.fudalej@uj.edu.pl
- Phone: +48887970453
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.