Comparative efficacy of orthodontic tooth movement using different bracket systems-A prospective clinical study

• Author Details:   
• Iman Alarimi
• Viswapurna PS
• Amur Alhajri
• Prashantha Govinakovi Shivamurthy
• Nirajita Bhaduri ^*
• Muntaser Al hinai

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Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the treatment duration of self-ligating ceramic brackets and conventional ceramic brackets. 

Methods and Materials: 20 patients aged 13-45 years visiting Sultan Qaboos University Hospital for orthodontic treatment, were selected for the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteriae. Ormco Symetri clear brackets were bonded on one quadrant and Damon Clear 2 brackets were used in the other quadrant. The treatment duration between the two groups was compared using ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc test.

Results and Conclusion: No significant differences were found between the two groups. The overall interaction effect (groups vs time) was also not statistically significant between the groups (p-value =0.654).

Keywords: Damon, Ceramic, Conventional, Orthodontic movement, Self-ligating brackets