Health Condition 1: M264- Malocclusion, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET): Participants will wear PET aligners for 2 weeks
Intervention2: Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG): Participants will wear PETG aligners for 2 wee
Sponsors
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with moderate to mild orthodontic malocclusions requiring clear aligner treatment 2. Ability to commit to regular follow-up appointments for the duration of the study. 3. Non-smokers to eliminate potential confounding factors related to oral health and material degradation 4. No known allergies or sensitivities to materials used in orthodontic aligners (PET, PETG, PU)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with severe malocclusions requiring non-clear aligner treatment options such as surgery 2. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to materials used in clear aligners (PET, PETG, PU) 3. Patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) that may affect aligner wear or exacerbate discomfort during treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The study found that PET, PETG, and PU aligners release microplastics, with varying amounts, while metal braces showed no microplastic release, emphasizing health and sustainability concerns. Timepoint: 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactKarthick P
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed