Comparison of tooth decay development around braces bonded to the tooth with two different adhesive materials.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: White spot lesions; Early enamel decay; Dental caries; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001639819
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Melbourne

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2021-05-18
• Study Start: 2021-11-30
• Last Update Posted: 6 December 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

1. All permanent anterior teeth present
2. All types of malocclusions
3. Treatment plan could involve orthognathic surgery or extractions
4. Consent/assent by the patient and/or parent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe malposition of anterior teeth preventing brackets to be placed at the initial appointment
2. History of orthodontic treatment
3. Presence of early enamel demineralisation in the form of WSLs
4. Presence of developmental defects of enamel, such as hypomineralisation, hypoplasia or amelogenesis imperfecta

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified