Evaluation of Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Laceback

Résumé succinct

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate oral hygiene status, archwire complications, laceback complications, and pain while using lacebacks in patients undergoing orthodontic fixed appliance treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What is the effect of laceback on patient's oral hygiene during alignment phase of orthodontic fixed appliance treatment? 2. What is the effect of laceback on the frequency of archwire complications during alignment phase of orthodontic fixed appliance treatment? 3. What is the frequency of laceback complications during alignment phase of orthodontic fixed appliance treatment? 4. What is the effect of laceback on pain during alignment phase of orthodontic fixed appliance treatment? For each subject, researchers will randomly assign half of the oral cavity to receive laceback during orthodontic fixed appliance treatment, whereas the other half will not receive laceback. Researchers will then compare the effect of laceback on patient's oral hygiene, archwire complications, laceback complications, and pain. Participants are required to carry out the usual oral hygiene practices after braces and laceback are being put up. During the observation period, they are required to notify the researcher if they suspect any breakages or loose components, so that they come to the clinic for emergency appointments. They are also required to fill up a pain diary.