The aim of this study is to investigate the bacterial loads present on essix retainers in patients' contention therapy. Patients are randomly divided into three groups, depending on the product used for the cleansing of the retainers: Geldis, Polident tablets and water. Microbiological samples were taken from the retainers at the baseline, after 1 and after 2 months, together with Bleeding Index, Plaque Index, BEWE Index and Schiff Air Sensitivity test.
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in PCR% - Plaque Control Record (percentage)
Timeframe: Study begin, 1 and 2 months
Change in BOP - Bleeding on Probing (percentage)
Timeframe: Study begin, 1 and 2 months
Change in Schiff Air Index - Dental sensitivity test
Timeframe: Study begin, 1 and 2 months
Change of the BEWE Index - Basic Erosive Wear Examination (Barlet et al., 2008)
Timeframe: Study begin, 1 and 2 months
Change in microbiological loads of clear aligners
Timeframe: Study begin, 1 and 2 months