Digital Manufacturing and Periodontal Performance of CAD/CAM-Customized Orthodontic Molar Bands Compared With Standard Stainless-Steel Bands

his prospective randomized clinical trial aimed to compare periodontal outcomes associated with CAD/CAM-customized orthodontic molar bands and conventional preformed stainless-steel molar bands in adolescents undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. A total of 180 participants were randomly allocated into two groups: customized CAD/CAM bands (n = 90) and standard stainless-steel bands (n = 90). Periodontal parameters, including Plaque Control Record (PCR), Bleeding on Probing (BOP), and Periodontal Probing Depth (PPD), were evaluated at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. The primary objective was to assess whether customized bands improve periodontal health by reducing plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation during orthodontic therapy.

NCT Number	NCT07526805
Lead Sponsor	Dimitrie Cantemir University
Conditions	Orthodontic Appliances, Adverse Effects,Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Periodontal Diseases
Enrollment	180 participants
Start Date	2024-05-15
Primary Completion	2026-02-16 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-26 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-30