Clinical trials: Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients
Dental Plaque and Gingivitis, Oral Hygiene Reinforcement During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
Mobile Application Push Notification in Improving Oral Hygiene Behaviour in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
This research looks at whether using a mobile phone app that sends push-notification reminders can help adolescent orthodontic patients keep their teeth and gums cleaner during treatment.
- Trial name
- IMGS_EZGIGI (NCT07288853)
- Testing
- Ezgigi with push notification, EzGigi
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Kumeran A/L Mohan
Dental Plaque Accumulation
Effectiveness of Ortho-Buddy on Plaque Control in Orthodontic Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the Ortho-Buddy toothbrush can improve plaque removal in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT07810868
- Testing
- Standard Toothbrush, Ortho-Buddy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Compliance, Treatment
Oral Hygiene Reminders in Orthodontic Patients
Objective: To determine the effect of WhatsApp and Email reminders on oral hygiene compliance of orthodontic patients. Methods: A Randomized, parallel group, double blinded study was conducted on 54 patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT04042389
- Testing
- WhatsApp reminder, Email reminder, Control
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahsa University
Halitosis, Probiotics
The Effect of Oral Probiotics on Oral Hygiene and Halitosis in Orthodontic Patients.
Brackets, bands, ligatures and wires in patients receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances are areas that trap food and impede oral hygiene.
- Conditions
- Halitosis, Probiotics, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Trial name
- NCT05651503
- Testing
- Probiotics
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Oral Hygiene, Orthodontics
Impacts of Oral Irrigation in Orthodontic Patients
The present study aimed to investigate clinically the cleaning effectiveness of different treatment modalities, that is, oral irrigator or interdental brush usage addition to routine brushing and examine interleukin (IL)-1β…
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene, Orthodontics, Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05562986
- Testing
- GCF (gingival crevicular fluid) collection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Halitosis
Cotinus Coggygria Mouthwash and Halitosis and Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients
The aim of this trial was to investigate the effect of Cotinus Coggygria mouthwash on halitosis using as proxy the levels of the Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs), and the effect on plaque and gingival indices in adolescents…
- Trial name
- NCT07254819
- Testing
- Cotinus Coggygria mouthwash
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Oral Hygiene, Photographs
Effect of Pre-treatment Photographs on Oral Hygiene Maintenance in Orthodontic Patients
Dental photography is an essential component of orthodontic treatment. Photographs enable the clinician to keep record of different stages of treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06010797
- Testing
- Showing Pre-treatment photographs of the patient
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rehmat Memorial Post Graduate Dental Teaching Hospital
Oral Hygiene, White Spot Lesion
Effects of Active Reminders and Motivational Techniques on Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health in Orthodontic Patients
This study will compare the use of text message reminders versus multiple in-person sessions of oral hygiene instructions and motivation on improving oral hygiene measurements.
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene, White Spot Lesion, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT03841825
- Testing
- Oral hygiene instructions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Halitosis, Oral Hygiene
Impact of Bracket Design and Oral Hygiene Maintenance on Halitosis in the Orthodontic Patient
The advantage of self-ligating brackets on periodontal health has yet to be determined. In addition, the utilization of tongue scraping as an adjunct to traditional oral hygiene measures has yet to be studied in orthodontic…
- Trial name
- NCT01948349
- Testing
- Tongue scraping, Bracket design
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Oral Hygiene
Effect of Dental Waterjet on Oral Hygiene for Patients With Braces
The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of dental water jet in plaque removal and gingival health during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT03119441
- Testing
- Dental Water Jet, Dental Floss
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene
Evaluation of the Effect of a Probiotic in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
Orthodontic patients need supplementary oral hygiene tools in addition to professional oral hygiene. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subs.
- Conditions
- Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene, Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06752330
- Testing
- Use of probiotics during oral hygiene at home
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
White Spot Lesions, Proximal Caries
Labial White Spot Lesions and Proximal Caries Development in Orthodontic Patients Using Clear Aligners Versus Traditional Braces.
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the risk of developing early tooth decay in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with either traditional fixed braces or clear aligners.
- Conditions
- White Spot Lesions, Proximal Caries, Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients, Plaque Removal
- Trial name
- NCT07550179
- Testing
- Fixed pre-adjusted edgewise orthodontic appliance, Clear aligner therapy
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sharjah
Oral Hygiene
Oral Hygiene in Patients With Orthodontic Fixed Appliances
The study aims to compare the efficacy of the use of different methods of teeth cleaning on the oral hygiene in patients with orthodontic fixed appliance
- Trial name
- NCT03789812
- Testing
- Manual toothbrush, Electric Toothbrush, Superfloss
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Halitosis, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Chios Mastic Toothpaste and Halitosis and Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients
The aim of this trial was to investigate the effect of mastic toothpaste on halitosis using as proxy the levels of the Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs), and the effect on plaque and gingival indices in adolescents undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT06766097
- Testing
- mastic toothpaste
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Oral Hygiene, Self-Management
Effect of Health Diary on Self-management in Adolescent Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
This study aims to use two-arm randomized clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of the health diary in helping adolescents wearing fixed orthodontic appliances improve their oral hygiene status, self-management skills…
- Trial name
- NCT06461611
- Testing
- Health Diary Program, Traditional Health Education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Wei XIA, PhD
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Smartphone Application Based Reminder Therapy in Orthodontic Patients
This randomized control trial was performed to asses the efficiency of smartphone application based reminder therapy on plaque control and oral hygiene at two points in time.
- Trial name
- NCT05001490
- Testing
- Smartphone application based reminder
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rehman Medical Institute - RMI
Gingivitis
Effectiveness of Brush DJ App in Improving Oral Hygiene Compliance of Fixed Orthodontic Patients
In this day and age, smartphones are occupying big portions of our lives. Expanding development of mobile applications focusing on delivering behavioral health intervention have intrigued us to know better about their efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT05853276
- Testing
- Brush DJ app
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IMU University, Malaysia
Halitosis, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Chios Mastic Mouthwash and Halitosis and Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients
Halitosis is the third most common oral condition perceived by the patients as pathologic, after caries and periodontal diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT05647369
- Testing
- Mastic mouthwash
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iosif Sifakakis
Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
Comparison Of Clinical Effects Of Listerine And Chlorhexidine Mouth Wash In Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Listerine and Chlorhexidine mouthwashes in improving periodontal health in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07119840
- Testing
- Listerine Mouthwash Product, Chlorhexidine mouthwash
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
White Spot Lesion
Comparing Fluoride Varnish and Sealant to Prevent White Spots in Orthodontic Patients
The purpose of the study is o compare the efficacy of CPP-ACP MI Varnish and ProSeal sealant in preventing white spot lesion (WSL) formation in orthodontic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04560478
- Testing
- Pro Seal Sealant, MI Varnish
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University