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Tooth Discoloration and Chairside Handling Time (Bonding-Debonding) in Flowable Versus Packable Composites for Clear Aligner Bonded Attachments: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Sponsor: University of Sulaimani
Summary
This randomized split-mouth clinical trial aims to compare two different composite materials used for bonding attachments in clear aligner orthodontic therapy. Twenty adult participants with Class I malocclusion and mild crowding will receive flowable nanocomposite attachments on one side of the dental arch and packable microhybrid composite attachments on the opposite side. The primary outcome is the color change (ΔE) of the enamel surface after attachment removal, measured by a spectrophotometer (VITA Easyshade). Secondary outcomes include bonding and debonding time and changes in enamel surface roughness before and after treatment. The study will be conducted at the Orthodontic Department, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani. The goal is to determine which composite material provides better color stability, easier handling, and minimal impact on enamel surface characteristics during clear aligner therapy.
Official title: Comparison of Color Stability, Bonding Time, and White Spot Lesion Between Flowable Nanocomposite and Packable Microhybrid Composite Used for Clear Aligner Attachments: A Split-Mouth Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-10-15
Completion Date
2026-12-16
Last Updated
2025-11-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
flowable nanohybrid Composite Resin
A flowable nanocomposite (e.g., GC aligne connect) used to fabricate clear aligner attachments on enamel surfaces for comparison
Packable Microhybrid Composite Resin
Packable microhybrid composite resin used to fabricate clear aligner attachments.
Locations (2)
Private Orthodontic Clinic - Kirkuk
Kirkuk, Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq
Private Orthodontic Clinic - Kirkuk
Kirkuk, Province, Iraq