Evaluate the Effect of Fluoride-Releasing Composite Resin on Prevention of White Spot Lesions During Clear Aligner Therapy

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Application of fluoride-releasing composite: using fluoride releasing composite for attachment construction

Application of conventional composite: using non fluoridated composite for attachment construction

Study summary

Aim of this study: evaluate the effect of fluoride-releasing composite resin as attachments on prevention of white spot lesions.

Material and methods:

Type: Prospective, randomized split mouth controlled study.

Interventions:

Intervention Group (Experimental Side):

•Application of fluoride-releasing composite

Control Group (Control Side):

•Application of conventional composite

Outcome Measures:

Primary Outcome: Incidence and Severity of White Spot Lesions

Secondary Outcomes:

1. Periodontal Ligament (PDL) Health
2. Gingival Bleeding and Inflammation

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• White Spot Lesions — six months
  Incidence and Severity of White Spot Lesions Measured at baseline, third (T1) and sixth (T2) months, by Laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent), lesion defined as having a numerical score equal to or higher than (14).

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