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

NCT07383636 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 14

Last updated 2026-02-03

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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.

Conditions

  • Dental Plaque Accumulation
  • Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients
  • Clear Aligner Therapy

Interventions

DEVICE

Manual Toothbrush

Use of a manual toothbrush for plaque removal in patients undergoing clear aligner therapy.

DEVICE

Powered Toothbrush

Use of a powered toothbrush for plaque removal in patients undergoing clear aligner therapy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mersin University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kübra Arslan Çarpar, DDS, PhD · Mersin University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-03
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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