Braces aftermath: new study reveals best ways to save your enamel
NCT ID NCT07534423
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveys 100 dental professionals to find the best methods for cleaning teeth after braces are removed, aiming to reduce enamel damage and tooth sensitivity. It compares different tools and techniques used in clinics. The goal is to identify the safest, most effective approach to keep teeth healthy after orthodontic treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
The study population consists of dental professionals active in the field of orthodontics across Italy. The sample includes specialists and practitioners who perform orthodontic debonding and finishing procedures as part of their clinical routine.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Professional Background: Must be a dental professional with specific clinical knowledge and practical skills required to perform orthodontic therapies. * Specialization: Eligible participants must fall into one of the following categories: Orthodontist (Specialist), General Dentist with demonstrated clinical competence in orthodontics, Resident/Post-graduate student specializing in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Orthodontic Professionals: Dental professionals who do not belong to the categories mentioned above are excluded, even if they work within the dental field. * Lack of Specific Competence: Practitioners who do not possess the necessary clinical expertise to perform orthodontic debonding and finishing procedures. * Incomplete Participation: Failure to provide informed consent or complete the mandatory sections of the epidemiological survey.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sapienza università di Roma
RECRUITINGRoma, RM, 00161, Italy
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