The prophylactic effect of air-powder plashing versus robber-cap plashing on plaque removal & brackets debonding in orthodontic patients

The prophylactic effect of air-powder plashing versus robber-cap plashing on plaque removal & brackets debonding in orthodontic patients: a double blind randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201506029014N65

Enrollment

Registered

2015-06-06

Start date

2014-12-29

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

orthodontics. Fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device

Interventions

Intervention 1: Prophylactic treatment with air-powder plashing once. Intervention 2: Prophylactic treatment with robber-cap plashing once.

Treatment - Other

Prophylactic treatment with air-powder plashing once

Prophylactic treatment with robber-cap plashing once

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: (a) orthodontic procedure on both of the jaws; (b) plaque index equal to or greater than 30. Exclusion criteria: (a) having cardiovascular disease or hypertension; (b) contraindication of sodium use regiment; (c) having gum erosion.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measuring the plaque index of all teeth. Timepoint: before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: using O’leary index.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measuring brackets debonding. Timepoint: before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: through physical examination.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFaeze behgozin

Dentistry School

behgozin.faeze@gmail.com+98 81 3838 1086

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026