Toothbrush showdown: which cleans better during clear aligner treatment?

NCT ID NCT07383636

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a powered toothbrush removes more dental plaque than a manual one in people wearing clear aligners. Fourteen adults with aligners brushed with either type, and plaque levels were measured before and after. The goal was to see which brush keeps teeth cleaner around the attachments used in aligner therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mersin University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics

    Mersin, Mersin, 33150, Turkey (Türkiye)

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