Sandblasting teeth before braces could reduce bracket Pop-Offs

NCT ID NCT07617480

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tanzila Rafique Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether sandblasting tooth enamel before applying the usual acid etch helps braces brackets stay glued on longer. Fifteen adults getting braces will have one side of their mouth prepared with sandblasting plus acid etching and the other side with acid etching alone. Researchers will track how many brackets fall off over four months to see which method works better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bangladesh Medical University

    Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If sandblasting before acid etching reduces bracket failures, it could lead to shorter, more comfortable orthodontic treatment with fewer emergency visits.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is safe but may not show a clear benefit.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.