Comparison of Orthodontic Bracket Bond Failure Using Acid Etching With or Without Sandblasting (NCT07617480) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Orthodontic Bracket Bond Failure Using Acid Etching With or Without Sandblasting
Bangladesh15 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess if sandblasting before acid etching reduce orthodontic bracket bond failure in fixed orthodontic treatment. The main question it aims to answer is:
• What are the differences in bracket bond failure rate between acid etching with or without sandblasting method for the preparation of enamel? Researchers will compare acid etching with sandblasting method to acid etching without sandblasting method for enamel preparation to see if sandblasting prior to acid etching reduce bracket bond failure rate.
Participants will:
* Receive sandblasting of enamel before acid etching on one side of the mouth and only acid etching on the contralateral side for enamel preparation.
* Participants would visit at the the OPD of Hospital at 3 weeks interval for follow up and for a total duration of 4 months to assess the changes. The number of bracket bond dislodgements at each session will be recorded .
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Participants with good general health condition and oral hygiene status.
. Age range of the patients will be 18 years and above.
. Sex of the participants will be both male and female.
. Patients with full permanent dentition present (excluding 3rd molar).
. Patients with enamel integrity, absence of traumatic or carious lesion.
. Participants who had no enamel pretreatment procedure performed with chemical agents.
. Participants with no crossbite, scissor bite or occlusal interference (to prevent any potential early bond failure).
Exclusion criteria
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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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To compare the bracket bond failure rate using acid etching with or without sandblasting method for the preparation of enamel.