Application of molecular diagnostic methodologies to analyse plaque microbial population shifts associated with placement of fixed orthodontic appliances

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN32707822

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2005-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-04-30

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Conditions

Oral Health: Orthodontics Oral Health

Interventions

Placement of fixed appliances (braces) - randomised cross mouth allocation of bands

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 25 patients aged 11-14 years about to start treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients requiring dental arch expansion 2. Heavily restored dentition 3. Use of antibiotics in the last 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in the oral microflora, both sub and supra gingival, as a result of orthodontic fixed appliance treatment (braces)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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