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Effects of enamel deproteinization on the attachment life of fixed braces

Evaluation of the effects of pre-etching enamel deproteinization with three different agents, on the survival of bonded orthodontic attachments, in individuals undergoing fixed appliance treatment. A split-mouth randomized controlled trial. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/06/054430
Enrollment
32
Registered
2023-06-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures

Interventions

Intervention1: Pre-etching enamel deproteinization: Deproteinization of enamel with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, 10% papain or 6% bromelain, by surface application for a period of 1 minute, prior to bon

Sponsors

Varshitha P
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects planned for fixed orthodontic treatment with at least 5 attachments in all the four dental quadrants.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with bruxism and other parafunctional habits. 2. Known allergy to sodium hypochlorite, papaya and pineapple 3. Caries, visible enamel defect, hypoplasia, erosion, abfraction, abrasion, or restoration on the labial/buccal surface of more than one tooth in any quadrant (When only 1, the particular tooth will be excluded from the cluster) 4. Phobia or refusing to use the virtual reality distraction device during bonding.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate & compare the effects of pre-etching enamel deproteinization with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, 10% papain & 6% bromelain on the survival of bonded orthodontic attachments.Timepoint: 4 Post-bonding 5 days 1 month 3 months 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate & compare the adhesive remnant patterns following bond failures in these groups.Timepoint: One At Bond failure—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMadhan B

Jawaharlal Institute Of Postgraduate Medical Education And Research, Puducherry

madhanb@hotmail.com9498066130

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026