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Evaluating a New Etch-Free Orthodontic Adhesive Compared to Conventional Acid-Etch Bonding in Patients Aged 14 to 35 Undergoing Braces Treatment
Led by University of Maryland, Baltimore · Updated on 2025-11-10
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
16 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating a new orthodontic adhesive that does not require acid etching before bonding brackets. This study involves 20 patients aged 14 to 35 years undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. The goal is to compare the new etch-free adhesive with the conventional acid-etch adhesive to see if it can reduce enamel damage and white spot lesions while maintaining bond strength. The trial uses a split-mouth design where one side of each patients mouth receives the etch-free adhesive and the other side the conventional adhesive with phosphoric acid etching. Bonding times will be measured, and brackets will be placed following manufacturer instructions. Patients will be followed for 12 months to assess bracket failures, enamel condition, adhesive remnants, and white spot lesion formation. Participants will attend monthly visits during the 12-month follow-up to record bracket failures and enamel condition through clinical and photographic assessments. Bonding time, adhesive removal ease, and patient discomfort will also be recorded. Data will be securely stored and analyzed to evaluate the performance and safety of the new adhesive compared to the standard method.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Split-Mouth Clinical Trial Evaluating the Bond Failure Rate of a New Etch-Free Orthodontic Adhesive
Research Team
F
Flavio Copello, DDS, MS, PhD
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