Extrinsic stain of resin composite attachments in patients who treated with clear aligner system. Powered toothbrush Electric toothbrush Oscillating-rotating (OR) toothbrush Clear aligner Orthodontics Attachments Resin composite Extrinsic stain
Conditions
Interventions
A powered toothbrush (Oral-B Electronic Toothbrush), A manual toothbrush (Oral-B Ultrathin Pro Gum Care Extra Soft)
Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device
Powered toothbrush,Manual toothbrush
Sponsors
Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients are being treated with clear aligners. 2. Patients who have clear aligner attachment on buccal surface of posterior teeth in each quadrant. 3. Patients who are in good general health. 4. No supplementary plaque control such as antiseptic mouthwashes. (not changing their flossing habits but stopping the use of mouth rinse.) 5. Patients who have no prior experience with powered toothbrushes. 6. Patients who have willingness to follow the research guidelines. 7. Patients who are right-handed. 8. Patients who can attend follow-up appointments.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with systemic diseases that might affect hand control. 2. Patients who undergo dental scaling or polishing during the study. 3. Patients who lost their follow-up appointments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stain on attachment At 4 weeks after end of the intervention Stain index on attachment (modification from Lobene stain index) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stain on attachment At 4 weeks after end of the intervention Area of extrinsic stain | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNichakorn Sookviboonpol
Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed