Efficiency, Efficacy, Periodontal & Occlusal Outcomes for Aligners Versus Fixed Orthodontic Appliances in Crowded Incisor Treatment

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare between fixed labial braces and clear aligners for the straightening of moderately overlapped lower front teeth. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Effect of treatment on gum health * Which treatment achieves lower front teeth alignment faster in terms of alignment time and t number of visits required to the orthodontist * How well it straightens teeth. Participants will: * Receive either labial braces or clear aligners as part of their orthodontic treatment. * Come for regular follow-up visits every 4 to 6 weeks with the orthodontist till full straightening of the lower front teeth. * Have a 3D scan of their teeth taken after their teeth are aligned along with a specialized x-ray of their head and jaw.

NCT Number	NCT06731465
Lead Sponsor	University of Sharjah
Conditions	Crowding of Anterior Mandibular Teeth
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2023-10-16
Primary Completion	2028-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-11