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Toothbrush showdown: which cleans better for clear aligner wearers?

NCT ID NCT07383636

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Not yet recruiting
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By invitation only
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Ongoing
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Completed This study
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Stopped early
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Cancelled
Cancelled before anyone took part.

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Not a trial. The treatment could once be requested outside a study, but no longer can.
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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a manual or powered toothbrush removes more dental plaque in people wearing clear aligners. Fourteen adults with aligners brushed with one type, and plaque levels were measured before and after. The goal is to find the best way to keep teeth clean during orthodontic treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Toothbrush (manual or powered)
What this could lead to
If one toothbrush type proves better, it could help people with clear aligners keep their teeth cleaner and avoid cavities or gum problems.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 14 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the difference between brushes might be small.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

14 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners * Presence of bonded attachments on teeth * No known systemic diseases * Not using any regular systemic medications * Right-handed individuals (actively using the right hand) Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * Absence of attachments on teeth * Presence of any systemic disease * Regular use of systemic medications * Left-handed or ambidextrous individuals

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dental Plaque

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Clear aligner therapy Dental plaque accumulation Oral hygiene in orthodontic patients

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mersin University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics

    Mersin, Mersin, 33150, Turkey (Türkiye)

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