Post-Debonding Finishing in Orthodontics
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUniversity of Roma La Sapienza
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
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.
Disqualifiers
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.
Trial population
The study population consists of dental professionals active in the field of orthodontics across Italy. The sample includes specialists and practitioners who perform orthodontic debonding and finishing procedures as part of their clinical routine.
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
100 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: Dentists
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
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Prevalence and Type of Iatrogenic Enamel Damage Post-Orthodontic Debonding
Evaluation of the frequency and nature of enamel alterations (e.g., fractures, scratches, or surface roughness) observed by practitioners following the removal of orthodontic brackets and residual resin. This measure assesses the clinical impact of different debonding and finishing protocols on enamel integrity. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome (higher frequency of iatrogenic damage)
Time frame
At the completion of the orthodontic treatment (immediate post-debonding phase).2
Frequency of Patient-Reported Dental Sensitivity and Pain
Assessment of the incidence of hypersensitivity (to thermal or tactile stimuli) and discomfort/pain reported by patients during or immediately after the debonding and finishing procedures.
Time frame
From the start of the debonding procedure up to the first follow-up visit (typically within a few weeks).Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov