Post-debonding finishing techniques to preserve tooth enamel
Official title: Post-Debonding Finishing: Analysis of Clinical Approaches for Maintaining Enamel Health
Run by University of Roma La Sapienza · NCT07534423 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project sees which debonding and polishing techniques dental professionals use to protect enamel after braces are removed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Roma La Sapienza Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Roma, RM) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07534423 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Eligible participants were dental professionals who perform orthodontic procedures: orthodontic specialists, general dentists with demonstrated orthodontic competence, and orthodontic residents or post-graduate students.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients treated by providers who do not perform debonding or those with extensive pre-existing enamel loss may not directly benefit from changes informed by this survey.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational epidemiological survey collected responses from orthodontists, general dentists with orthodontic orthodontic experience, and orthodontic residents using a 23-question online questionnaire. The questionnaire covered demographics, instruments and techniques used for debonding and polishing, observed clinical complications, and post-treatment management strategies. Responses were anonymized and analyzed with spreadsheet software to describe current clinical practices and variability in protocols. The report highlights that mechanical methods are most commonly used and emphasizes minimally invasive approaches to reduce enamel damage and long-term oral health risks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If adopted, findings could encourage gentler debonding practices that reduce enamel damage and lower the risk of future cavities or enamel lesions after braces.
How similar studies have gone: Prior surveys and clinical reports have documented variability in debonding techniques, but randomized comparative trials directly demonstrating superior enamel outcomes for specific finishing methods are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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.
Where it's running
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Sapienza università di Roma
Roma, Rm, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fabrizio Guerra
- Email: fabrizio.guerra@uniroma1.it
- Phone: 3283150627
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.