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The Effect of Full Versus Partial Coverage Thermoformed Retainers in Dual Retention With a Lower Bonded Retainer, on Periodontal, Orthodontic, and Patient-Reported Outcomes

21 de julho de 2026 atualizado por: University of Malaya

The Effect of Full Versus Partial Coverage Thermoformed Retainers in Dual Retention With a Lower Bonded Retainer, on Periodontal, Orthodontic, and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Randomised Controlled Trial

After braces are removed, teeth may move back toward their original positions. Retainers are used to help keep teeth straight after orthodontic treatment. This study compares two types of clear removable retainers used together with a fixed wire retainer behind the lower front teeth. One retainer covers the entire inner surface of the teeth (full coverage), while the other covers only part of the inner surface (partial coverage).

The purpose of this study is to find out whether the two retainer designs differ in their effects on gum health, comfort, retainer breakages, stability of the orthodontic correction, comfort, and compliance. The findings from this study may help orthodontists choose the most suitable retainer design for future patients.

Participants in this study will receive a fixed wire retainer on the lower front teeth and upper and lower clear removable retainers. They will be randomly assigned to receive either the full coverage or partial coverage lower retainer. Participants will attend follow-up visits at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after starting retainer wear. At these visits, the orthodontist will examine the teeth, gums, and retainers, and participants will complete a short questionnaire about their experience wearing the retainer.

This study excluded participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding within the first 6 months, have uncontrolled medical conditions or gum disease, smoke or vape, require a Hawley retainer instead of a clear retainer, or have missing front teeth or certain jaw conditions.

Participants may benefit from receiving retainers, oral hygiene care, and regular monitoring of their teeth and gum health at no additional cost. Participants will also receive an oral care kit during the debond appointment and at the 3-month and 6-month review visits.

Possible risks include breakage of the retainers, which may require repair or replacement, gum problems if oral hygiene is not maintained, and slight tooth movement despite retainer use. If gum problems develop, appropriate cleaning and referral for further treatment may be provided. Replacement retainers required during the study period will be provided free of charge.

Visão geral do estudo

Descrição detalhada

Vivera retainers will be the only thermoformed retainers used throughout this study.

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Estimado)

42

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Contato de estudo

Locais de estudo

    • Kuala Lumpur
      • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malásia, 50603
        • Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya

Critérios de participação

Os pesquisadores procuram pessoas que se encaixem em uma determinada descrição, chamada de critérios de elegibilidade. Alguns exemplos desses critérios são a condição geral de saúde de uma pessoa ou tratamentos anteriores.

Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

  • Adulto
  • Adulto mais velho

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Sim

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged over 18 years.
  • Controlled systemic diseases and conditions.
  • Probing pocket depth ≤ 3 mm
  • Bleeding on probing < 10 per cent
  • Full mouth plaque scores of less than 20 per cent
  • Just completed active orthodontic treatment involving lower arch
  • Patient consent to dual retention in the lower arch

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Require a Hawley retainer in the lower arch.
  • Patients in retention phase requiring replacement of retainers
  • Uncontrolled systemic disease, including chronic or metabolic diseases.
  • Pregnant or lactating mothers within six months postpartum.
  • Taking medications that affect gingival health and architecture.
  • Have one or more missing anterior teeth.
  • Have congenital craniofacial deformities and syndromes, including cleft lip and/ or palate
  • Cigarette or vape smokers

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: Randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
  • Mascaramento: Nenhum (rótulo aberto)

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Comparador Ativo: Full coverage clear retainer
A removable lower retainer covers the entire inside surface of lower teeth including the fixed bonded retainer
A removable lower retainer (Vivera retainer) with full coverage design which covers the entire inside surface of lower teeth including the fixed bonded retainer
Comparador Ativo: Partial coverage clear retainer
A removable lower retainer covers part of inside surface of lower teeth excluding the fixed bonded retainer
A removable lower retainer (Vivera retainer) with partial coverage design which covers part of the inside surface of lower teeth excluding the fixed bonded retainer

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Full mouth plaque score
Prazo: baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months

To evaluate full mouth plaque score associated with clear retainers with partial or full coverage designs when used in conjunction with fixed bonded retainers in the lower arch.

Scale title: Full mouth plaque score Minimum value: 0% Maximum value: 100% Higher score means indicate worse plaque accumulation and poorer oral hygiene. (worse outcome)

baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months
Full mouth bleeding on probing score
Prazo: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months

To evaluate full mouth bleeding on probing score associated with clear retainers with partial or full coverage designs when used in conjunction with fixed bonded retainers in the lower arch.

Scale title: Full mouth bleeding on probing score Minimum value: 0% Maximum value: 100% Higher score means indicate worse periodontal health (worse outcome)

Baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months
Periodontal probing depth of lower anterior teeth
Prazo: baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months

To evaluate periodontal probing depth of lower anterior teeth associated with clear retainers with partial or full coverage designs when used in conjunction with fixed bonded retainers in the lower arch

Scale title: Periodontal probing depth Minimum value: 0mm Maximum value: No fixed upper limit Higher score means indicate worse periodontal health (worse outcome)

baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months
Gingival recession on lower anterior teeth
Prazo: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months

To evaluate gingival recession on lower anterior teeth associated with clear retainers with partial or full coverage designs when used in conjunction with fixed bonded retainers in the lower arch

Scale title: Gingival recession Minimum value: 0mm Maximum value: No fixed upper limit Higher score means indicate worse periodontal health (worse outcome)

Baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months
Integrity of clear retainer
Prazo: 3 months and 6 months
To evaluate the incidence of clear retainer breakages associated with partial or full coverage designs when used in combination with fixed bonded retainers in the lower arch
3 months and 6 months
Breakages of fixed bonded retainers
Prazo: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
To evaluate the incidence of breakages involving bonded wire or adhesive resin of fixed bonded retainers when used in combination with clear retainers in either partial or full coverage designs in the lower arch.
1 month, 3 months, 6 months

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Stability of lower anterior teeth
Prazo: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months

To evaluate the stability of lower anterior teeth (using Little's Irregularity Index) associated with partial and full coverage designs of clear retainers when used in conjunction with fixed bonded retainers.

Scale title: Little's Irregularity Index Minimum value: 0mm Maximum value: No fixed upper limit Higher scores indicate greater relapse and worse alignment. (worse outcome)

Baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Quality of Life in Patients Wearing Orthodontic Retainers
Prazo: 3 months and 6 months
To evaluate the patient's quality of life associated with partial or full coverage designs of clear retainers when used in conjunction with fixed bonded retainers. Quality of life assessed using the Quality of Life in Patients Wearing Orthodontic Retainers questionnaire. Total scores range from 0 score to 56 score, with higher scores indicating poorer quality of life related to retainer wear.
3 months and 6 months
Patient's compliance
Prazo: 3 months and 6 months
Patient compliance associated with partial or full coverage clear retainers used in conjunction with fixed bonded retainers will be evaluated using Part B, Questions 1 and 2 of the Quality of Life in Patients Wearing Orthodontic Retainers questionnaire. Compliance will be reported as "yes" or "no." For non-compliance responses, reasons for non-compliance will also be recorded, with multiple responses permitted.
3 months and 6 months

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Patrocinador

Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Estimado)

1 de julho de 2026

Conclusão Primária (Estimado)

30 de junho de 2027

Conclusão do estudo (Estimado)

30 de setembro de 2027

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

12 de maio de 2026

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

21 de junho de 2026

Primeira postagem (Real)

25 de junho de 2026

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

23 de julho de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

21 de julho de 2026

Última verificação

1 de maio de 2026

Mais Informações

Termos relacionados a este estudo

Outros números de identificação do estudo

  • DF CD2609/0046 (P)

Plano para dados de participantes individuais (IPD)

Planeja compartilhar dados de participantes individuais (IPD)?

NÃO

Informações sobre medicamentos e dispositivos, documentos de estudo

Estuda um medicamento regulamentado pela FDA dos EUA

Não

Estuda um produto de dispositivo regulamentado pela FDA dos EUA

Não

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