Tiny teeth attachments under the microscope: what makes them fail?

NCT ID NCT07352644

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study followed 21 people using clear aligners to straighten their teeth and tracked how often the small composite attachments (bumps on teeth that help aligners grip) fell off or broke. Researchers looked at factors like attachment shape, size, tooth location, and patient habits to understand what leads to failure. The goal was to help improve treatment reliability and reduce office visits for repairs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bezmialem Vakif University

    Istanbul, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)

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