CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Plaque Removal Efficacy of Different Toothbrushes in Clear Aligner Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)14 participantsStarted 2025-11-03

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of manual and powered toothbrushes in removing dental plaque in patients undergoing clear aligner orthodontic treatment. Clear aligner treatment uses attachments bonded to teeth to facilitate tooth movement. These attachments may increase plaque accumulation around the tooth surface. Poor plaque control can lead to dental caries and periodontal problems. In this study, patients receiving clear aligner treatment will brush their teeth using either a manual or a powered toothbrush. Dental plaque levels around attachments will be evaluated before and after brushing using a modified plaque index. The results of this study may help determine whether one type of toothbrush is more effective than the other in maintaining oral hygiene during clear aligner therapy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners * Presence of bonded attachments on teeth * No known systemic diseases * Not using any regular systemic medications * Right-handed individuals (actively using the right hand) Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * Absence of attachments on teeth * Presence of any systemic disease * Regular use of systemic medications * Left-handed or ambidextrous individuals

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Modified Plaque Index (MPI) Score After Toothbrushing

Timeframe: Immediately before and immediately after a single 2-minute toothbrushing session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07383636

SponsorMersin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

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