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Braces vs. clear aligners: which is gentler on your gums?

NCT ID NCT07802249

Disease control Sponsor: Ravan Mammadov Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial asks whether clear aligners are kinder to gum health than traditional braces during the first three months of orthodontic treatment. Thirty healthy adults with mild crowding will receive either braces or clear aligners, after all participants get a standard teeth cleaning and oral hygiene coaching. Researchers will measure plaque buildup, gum inflammation, and pocket depths at the start, after cleaning, and at three months. They will also ask patients about how hard it is to keep their teeth clean and how treatment affects their daily life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fixed orthodontic appliance (braces) and clear aligner therapy
What this could lead to
If clear aligners prove easier on the gums, this could guide orthodontists toward treatment choices that reduce gum inflammation and make oral hygiene simpler for patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Differences between the two treatments might be minor or not clinically meaningful.

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Study facts

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Systemically healthy adults aged 18 years and older who were periodontally healthy or had gingivitis and had an indication for orthodontic treatment without tooth extraction, recruited from patients presenting to the Altınbaş University Dental Hospital.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18 years or older * Systemically healthy individuals * Periodontally healthy individuals or those diagnosed with gingivitis * Probing pocket depth of 3 mm or less, with no clinical attachment loss and no reduced periodontium * Indication for orthodontic treatment * Orthodontic treatment planned without tooth extraction * Less than 5 mm of dental crowding in both the maxillary and mandibular arches, as determined by Hayes-Nance arch-length discrepancy analysis Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals * Individuals with systemic disease that could influence periodontal status * Current use of cigarettes or other tobacco products * Individuals with a history of initial periodontal therapy within the preceding six months * Individuals who had previously undergone orthodontic treatment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis Malocclusion periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Malocclusion, periodontal diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Altınbaş University Dental Hospital

    Istanbul, Bakirköy, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)

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