Are your clear aligners leaking plastic into your body?

NCT ID NCT06934603

Summary

This study aims to find out if wearing clear aligners for orthodontic treatment increases the amount of tiny plastic particles (microplastics) in a person's body. Researchers will follow 150 patients receiving clear aligner treatment, collecting their saliva and urine samples before and after treatment starts. By analyzing these samples, they hope to understand if and how much microplastic exposure comes from the aligners.

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Locations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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