Post-Debonding Finishing in Orthodontics
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Caries, Enamel Lesions. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Italy
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Post-Debonding Finishing: Analysis of Clinical Approaches for Maintaining Enamel Health
Overview
This study investigates clinical approaches to orthodontic debonding and post-debonding finishing, focusing on enamel preservation. An observational epidemiological survey was conducted among dental professionals to assess commonly used techniques, instruments, and complications. Results highlight variability in clinical protocols, with mechanical methods being the most widely adopted. The study emphasizes the importance of minimally invasive strategies to reduce enamel damage and improve patient outcomes.
Detailed description
This study explores orthodontic debonding and post-debonding finishing procedures, with particular emphasis on their impact on enamel integrity and long-term oral health. The study is an observational epidemiological investigation aimed at identifying current clinical practices, materials, and associated complications.
The research was conducted using an online questionnaire developed using Google Forms. The survey consisted of 23 questions (19 multiple-choice and 4 open-ended) and was distributed to dental professionals involved in orthodontic practice. Participants included orthodontists, general dentists with orthodontic experience, and orthodontic residents.
The questionnaire was structured into four sections: demographic and professional data, instruments and techniques used for debonding and polishing, clinical complications observed, and post-treatment management strategies. Inclusion criteria required professional involvement in orthodontic procedures and informed consent, while non-relevant dental professionals were excluded.
Data were anonymized and analyzed using spreadsheet software.
Primary outcome measures
- Prevalence and Type of Iatrogenic Enamel Damage Post-Orthodontic Debonding [Time frame: At the completion of the orthodontic treatment (immediate post-debonding phase).]
- Frequency of Patient-Reported Dental Sensitivity and Pain [Time frame: From the start of the debonding procedure up to the first follow-up visit (typically within a few weeks).]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Professional Background: Must be a dental professional with specific clinical knowledge and practical skills required to perform orthodontic therapies.
- Specialization: Eligible participants must fall into one of the following categories: Orthodontist (Specialist), General Dentist with demonstrated clinical competence in orthodontics, Resident/Post-graduate student specializing in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Exclusion criteria
- Non-Orthodontic Professionals: Dental professionals who do not belong to the categories mentioned above are excluded, even if they work within the dental field.
- Lack of Specific Competence: Practitioners who do not possess the necessary clinical expertise to perform orthodontic debonding and finishing procedures.
- Incomplete Participation: Failure to provide informed consent or complete the mandatory sections of the epidemiological survey.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Italy · 1 center
- Sapienza università di Roma — Roma
Publications
- Janiszewska-Olszowska J, Szatkiewicz T, Tomkowski R, Tandecka K, Grocholewicz K. Effect of orthodontic debonding and adhesive removal on the enamel - current knowledge and future perspectives - a systematic review. Med Sci Monit. 2014 Oct 20;20:1991-2001. doi: 10.12659/MSM.890912. PMID 25327612
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07534423 · 2024