3D scanners reveal where plaque hides on teeth and dental work
NCT ID NCT07421687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will use a 3D intraoral scanner to measure plaque buildup on natural teeth, composite fillings, and ceramic veneers in 45 healthy adults. Participants will stop brushing for 4 days to allow plaque to accumulate, then undergo scanning and plaque scoring. The goal is to see how well the 3D method compares to traditional plaque scoring and to identify which surfaces retain the most plaque.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Participants will be recruited from adults attending the Periodontology Department clinic at Trakya University Faculty of Dentistry (Edirne, Türkiye) for routine dental/periodontal care and professional plaque control. The source population consists of generally healthy dental patients from this outpatient clinic setting who have maxillary anterior vestibular surfaces that can be categorized by existing surface condition/restoration status for observational comparison
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older.  * Able and willing to provide written informed consent.  * Generally healthy and not using regular systemic medications.  * Have at least 6 teeth in each quadrant of the mouth.  * Have low plaque levels at baseline (plaque index \<10%).  * Do not have periodontal pockets deeper than 4 mm.  * In the upper front teeth (maxillary anterior) on the outer (vestibular) surfaces, participants must fit one of these predefined surface types: Natural tooth surface (no restoration ), direct composite restoration, or Indirect ceramic veneer restoration.  * No cavitated tooth decay on the surfaces to be assessed and no obvious surface defects that would clearly increase plaque retention. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of gingivitis or periodontitis.  * Regular use of mouthwash as part of daily oral hygiene.  * Use of antibiotics within the last 6 months.  * Smoking.  * Pregnant or breastfeeding.  * Presence of dental implants or removable dentures.  * Any systemic disease or medical treatment that could affect oral health or healing (examples include diabetes, cancer, disorders affecting bone metabolism, immunosuppressive therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other conditions/medications affecting wound healing).  * Having a pacemaker or an implantable defibrillator.  * History of allergy or intolerance to study-related materials (e.g., ingredients of the plaque-disclosing agent or the lip/cheek retractor material).  * Defective fillings/restorations on the assessed surfaces that could increase plaque retention.  * Malocclusion or spacing between teeth (diastema).  * Gum recession affecting more than one-third of the root length.  * Wearing fixed orthodontic appliances (braces).  * Any physical, mental, or psychiatric condition that could interfere with understanding the study or completing the procedures
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Locations
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Trakya University
Merkez, Edirne, +902842564552, Turkey (Türkiye)
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