Status:
COMPLETED
Microbial Colonisation On Vacuum-Formed Retainers Constructed On Conventional Models And Three Dimensional (3D) Reconstructed Models
Lead Sponsor:
University of Malaya
Conditions:
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Vacuum-formed retainers are clear or transparent retainers, that hold the teeth in the new position after active orthodontic treatment. These custom made appliances are becoming popular these days due...
Detailed Description
RATIONALE OF STUDY The vacuum-formed retainers are widely preferred today but there is limited research on the effects of the retainers on microbial colonisation, which can have an impact on the oral...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- i. Fixed appliance on upper and lower arches ii. About to debond iii. Planned for vacuum-formed retainers for retention iv. Non smoking patients v. No systemic disease
Exclusion
- i. Undergoing sectional fixed appliance / single arch treatment ii. Indicated for double retention regime with bonded retainers iii. Patient with smoking habit iv. Any systemic disease that may affect the salivary flow v. History of use of antimicrobial mouthwash less than 1 month prior to debond
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 2 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 10 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03844425
Start Date
December 2 2019
End Date
April 10 2021
Last Update
May 26 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Postgraduate Orthodontic Clinic, Faculty Of Dentistry, University Of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50603