Can special toothpastes stop white spots from clear aligners?
NCT ID NCT07229105
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three different products (CPP-ACP, nano-hydroxyapatite, and fluoride varnish) against regular fluoride toothpaste to see which best prevents white spots on teeth near clear aligner attachments. Forty people completed the 6-month study. Researchers used a special laser device to measure early tooth decay around the attachments at the start and after 1, 3, and 6 months.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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16 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 16-45 years * Active clear aligner treatment with minimum 6 months remaining * Presence of ≥10 attachments on anterior teeth and premolars * Good general health * Commitment to prescribed aligner wear (20-22 hours/day) Exclusion Criteria: * Active carious lesions * Periodontal disease * Fluorosis or enamel hypoplasia * Current fluoride supplement use beyond standard toothpaste * Pregnancy or lactation * Systemic conditions affecting salivary flow
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Dentistry
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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