Planimetric quantification of plaque
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The main objective of the study is to investigate whether stained plaque can be imaged in situ with an intraoral scanner in individuals with a multi-bracket appliance and whether the amount o
Sponsors
MZ ZMK Marburg- Abteilung für Zahnerhaltung, Sektion Kariologie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent, complete dentition (except wisdom teeth or teeth extracted for orthodontic reasons) with a closed row of teeth without restorations on vestibular and oral smooth surfaces that go beyond the extent of dimple sealings.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Incompatibility with the materials used (Mira-2-Ton® solution: sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, C. 45410, C. 42090; OptraGate lip retractor: styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene), cavitated caries, fillings with defects on the surface to be examined that favour plaque retention, malformed teeth, gapped teeth and gingival recessions of more than 1/3 of the root length, physical or mental limitations of any kind that could influence the procedure.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The clinical part of the study is completed when 2 intraoral scans - with multibracket and without multibracket - have been recorded from each of 20 test subjects. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Finally, the plaque quantity is quantified planimetrically. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactKatja Jung
MZ ZMK Marburg - Abteilung für Zahnerhaltung, Sektion Kariologie
Outcome results
None listed