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Air-polishing With Erythritol During Orthodontic Tretament
Sponsor: Catherine Giannopoulou
Summary
Patients with multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment are at increased risk of developing white spot lesions (WSL) and gingivitis. Various preventive strategies have been examined to prevent the development of WSLs. During initial non-surgical periodontal therapy, the use of subgingival air-polishing with erythritol powder has shown promising results in reducing deep pockets and gingival inflammation. The efficacy of its use as monotherapy in preventing WSLs and gingival inflammation in patients during orthodontic treatment, has not yet been tested. The primary objective of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of an air-polishing device used as monotherapy versus ultrasonic instrumentation (the current gold standard procedure) in preventing white spot lesions (WSL) and gingivitis among young patients undergoing multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment.
Official title: Air-polishing With Erythritol on Prevalence of White Spot Lesions and Gingivitis During Orthodontic Treatment With Fixed Appliances: a Randomized Clinical Trial of 2-years Duration
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 16 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2023-09-11
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2023-12-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasonic scaler
Ultrasonic scaling for subgingival cleaning every 6 months for 2 years according to the manufacturer's procedures.
Air-Flow Prophylaxis Master
AIR-FLOW PROPHYLAXIS MASTER with erythritol powder (AIR FLOW Powder Plus) will be used every month for 2 years for subgingival cleaning according to the manufacturer's procedures.
Locations (1)
University of Geneva, University Clinics of Dental Medicine
Geneva, Switzerland