Tiny teeth bumps keep popping off? scientists investigate

NCT ID NCT07352644

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study followed 4 people wearing clear aligners (like Invisalign) to see how often the small composite attachments bonded to teeth fall off. Researchers checked which types of attachments, tooth locations, and patient factors were linked to attachment loss over 6 months. The goal is to help orthodontists make attachments that stay on better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Clear aligners with composite attachments (Invisalign)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help orthodontists design more durable attachments, reducing treatment delays and improving outcomes for clear aligner patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 4 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new treatment or intervention.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crowding Malocclusion

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATTACHMENT CROWDED TEETH MALOCCLUSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)

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