Invisalign - a concept for the prevention of white spot lesions in teenaged orthodontic patients?

Completed

• Conditions: Malocclusion; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN33826201
• Lead Sponsor: Align Technology, Inc. (USA)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2014-10-16
• Last Update Posted: 6 July 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Orthodontic indication for a vestibular multi-bracket appliance or
2. The need and desire to receive Invisalign therapy
3. Persons aged 13-19 years (teenagers) with fully erupted and visible teeth before treatment
4. No white spot lesions at baseline/no caries
5. Good oral hygiene
6. Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with cheilognathopalatoschisis or other syndromes associated with craniofacial abnormalities
2. Patients with enamel abnormalities

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified