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The Effects of Different Tooth Brushing Explanations in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

Launched by YUZUNCU YIL UNIVERSITY · May 24, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 12, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Tooth Brushing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment Microbial Dental Plaque

ClinConnect Summary

Because orthodontic appliances cause food retention, a good level of oral hygiene is needed to maintain dental health. Inadequate tooth brushing can lead to gingival diseases on periodontal tissue, cavities and white lesions on tooth enamel. Antimicrobial agents and fluoride products are useful but it cannot replace the mechanical removal of plaque. Because the mechanical plaque control is still considered the most important oral hygiene tool during orthodontic treatment.

In the literature, it has been reported that the motivation to maintain oral hygiene during the orthodontic fixed treat...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • The patient with orthodontic attachments at least 4 months
  • • with permanent dentition
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • impacted or atypically erupted teeth
  • • with prosthetic restorations such as crowns or implants
  • • open bite
  • • deep bite
  • • crowding more than 7 mm or polydiastema cases
  • • Individuals diagnosed with periodontitis
  • • ndividuals with cleft lip and palate or other craniofacial anomalies

Trial Officials

Yasemin TUNCA, PhD

Principal Investigator

Van Yuzuncu Yil University

Dicle ALTINDAL, DDS

Study Director

Van Yuzuncu Yil University

Nihal FAHRZADEH, PhD

Study Chair

Van Yuzuncu Yil University

Murat Tunca, PhD

Study Chair

Van Yuzuncu Yil University

About Yuzuncu Yıl University

Yüzüncü Yıl University is a distinguished institution committed to advancing healthcare through rigorous clinical research. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university actively engages in various clinical trials aimed at enhancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. Its dedicated research teams are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse array of expertise, fostering an environment that promotes ethical standards and scientific excellence. Yüzüncü Yıl University is dedicated to contributing to the global medical community by translating research findings into practical applications for improved health and well-being.

Locations

Van, , Turkey

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Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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