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Periodontal Health in Adults Treated With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances or Clear Aligners

NCT07802249 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-09-03

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This prospective study compares the effects of fixed orthodontic appliances (braces) and clear aligners on periodontal health during the initial three months of orthodontic treatment. Thirty systemically healthy adults were allocated into two groups of fifteen. Prior to appliance placement, all participants underwent standardized non-surgical periodontal treatment and received oral hygiene instructions. Periodontal parameters, including plaque accumulation, gingival inflammation, and probing measurements, were assessed at baseline, following periodontal treatment, and at the third month of orthodontic therapy. Patient-reported outcomes regarding oral hygiene difficulty and quality of life were also evaluated. The study aims to determine which appliance type is associated with more favorable periodontal outcomes and easier oral hygiene maintenance during the early phase of orthodontic treatment.

Conditions

  • Malocclusion, Periodontal Diseases

Interventions

DEVICE

Fixed Orthodontic Appliance

Bracket-and-archwire system used for orthodontic tooth movement.

DEVICE

Clear Aligner Therapy

Removable thermoplastic aligners used for orthodontic tooth movement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ravan Mammadov

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ravan Mammadov · Altınbaş University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-01
Primary Completion
2026-02-25
Completion
2026-04-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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