. 2021 Dec 31;2021(12):CD003453. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003453.pub2

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Methods	Parallel‐group RCT Allocation concealment: sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes  Participant and outcome assessor blinded
Participants	Target sample size: 20 Inclusion criteria: Class I malocclusion, fully erupted permanent dentition, no missing teeth, between 14‐35 years of age Exclusion criteria: children with a history of previous orthodontic treatment, missing teeth, history of trauma, syndromes or extensive cuspal wear
Interventions	Fixed appliances: ordinary orthodontic bracket versus newer generation ceramic brackets
Outcomes	Changes in tooth position ("to achieve initial leveling and aligning in 6 months") "Correct the facial profile"
Notes	Dr Balakrishna Shetty, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Karnataka, India dr_bkshetty@yahoo.com