Post-debonding finishing techniques to preserve tooth enamel
Post-Debonding Finishing: Analysis of Clinical Approaches for Maintaining Enamel Health
This project sees which debonding and polishing techniques dental professionals use to protect enamel after braces are removed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Roma La Sapienza Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Roma, RM) |
| Trial ID | NCT07534423 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Roma, RM
- Sapienza università di Roma — Roma, Rm, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fabrizio Guerra
- Email: fabrizio.guerra@uniroma1.it
- Phone: 3283150627
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.