Intra-oral Evaluation of Force Decay of Pigmented and Transparent Elastomeric Power Chains:

Intra-oral Evaluation of Force Decay of Pigmented and Transparent Elastomeric Power Chains: A Randomized Clinical Trail.

This study aimed to evaluate the amount of force decay in pigmented and transparent elastomeric power chains. The principal investigator measured the amount of force decay at 7 intervals using a calibrated Dentaurum force gauge. This study also assessed the associated variables that accelerate the force loss, such as brushing frequency, beverage consumption,mastication, Khat chewing, oral , and tooth movement, . The study outcomes provide evidence-based guidance for selecting elastomeric power chains in routine orthodontic practice.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Malocclusion; Orthodontic Treatment
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains

Detailed Description

The study was a split-mouth randomized clinical trial. Four colors (pink, blue, black, and grey) and transparent elastomeric power chains from 3 different companies (American Orthodontic, SIA, and Matt) were evaluated. A total of 96 participants were recruited, and 192 elastomeric power chains were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of elastomeric power chains was assessed and compared among each other using a calibrated Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, 24 hours, first week, second week, third week, fourth week, fifth week, and sixth week). To further investigate factors influencing force decay (FD), data on tooth movement, mastication side, beverage consumption, brushing frequency, oral hygiene status, and khat chewing were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess their potential impact.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 96
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Yemen
  • Sanaa, Yemen
    • Sana'a University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child; Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients aged between 12-30 years.
2. Patients who are undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.
3. Orthodontic patients who underwent bilateral extraction protocol in maxillary arch.
4. Patients were in working arch wire 19×25 stainless steel.
5. Patients with moderate anchorage to ensure comparable baseline mechanics.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients indicated for orthognathic treatment.
2. Patients who reported any systemic diseases.
3. Patients with clefts or syndromes.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Double

Number of Arms

15

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: Matt black elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: American orthodocntic gray elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: American orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: American orthodocntic black elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: American orthodocntic pink elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: American orthodocntic transparent elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: SIA black elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: SIA pink Elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: SIA blue Elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: SIA gray Elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: SIA transparent Elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system
Experimental: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; EPCs were stretched between the canine bracket hook and the first molar band hook throughout the study period. The delivered force of EPCs was measured using a Dentarum force gauge over 6-week intervals (baseline, after the 1st 24 hours, 1st week, 2nd week, 3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, and 6th week	Other: Matt gray elastomeric power chains; Matt gray elastomeric power chains is Orthodontic auxiliary/ elastomeric power chains.; Other: Matt blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Matt black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: American orthodontic gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: Americam orthodontic transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA pink elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA blue elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA black elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA transparent elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system; Other: SIA gray elastomeric power chains; Orthodontic Auxiliary force generated system

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Evaluate the force decay of pigmented and transparent elastomeric power chains in a group of orthodontic patients	Measurement of the amount of force decay (in grams) for each elastomeric power chain sample at baseline and at 7 time intervals over 6 weeks using a digital force gauge.	Baseline and weekly for 6 weeks.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Correlation between force decay and associated variables (tooth movement, masticating side, beverage consumption, brushing frequency, oral hygiene, and khat chewing)	Correlation analysis between force decay values (in grams) and the associated variables collected through a structured questionnaire.	At 6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Sana'a University
• Investigators: Study Director: Mohammed Abdullah Al-Labani, Ph degree, Sana'a University,Sana'a,Yemen.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): November 19, 2023
• Primary Completion (Actual): September 20, 2024
• Study Completion (Actual): September 20, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: November 26, 2025
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 9, 2025
• First Posted (Estimated): December 23, 2025

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): December 31, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 23, 2025
• Last Verified: December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Orthodontic elastomeric power chains or Force decay or Pigmented elastomeric power chains or Transparent elastomeric power chains
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Stomatognathic Diseases; Tooth Diseases; Malocclusion
• Other Study ID Numbers: 179

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No