The Prevalence of White Spot Lesions During Orthodontic Treatment With Fixed Appliances

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

111 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-03-01

Study Completion Date

2019-10-31

Brief Summary

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This study investigates how often cavities develop on the permanent teeth of patients with braces (orthodontic treatment). The hypothesis is that there is no difference in the number of cavities on the permanent teeth of patients with braces compared to similar patients without braces.

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of early carious lesions (white spot lesions, or WSLs) for patients who are receiving orthodontic treatment compared to patients who are not receiving orthodontic treatment.

Subjects will be recruited from the University of Kentucky Orthodontic Clinic patient pool. Orthodontic care at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCOD) is provided by orthodontic faculty, as well as students enrolled in the graduate orthodontic program at the UKCOD. Subjects will be invited to participate in this study after receiving an initial treatment plan with fixed appliances for at least one arch.

Conditions

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Dental Caries

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients who agreed to participate in this study
* Patients who receive orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances at University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
* Patients who have either metal or ceramic brackets for the treatment

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients on a daily supplemental fluoride regimen
* Patients who has difficulty in their daily toothbrushing due to their physical disability
* Patients with lingual fixed appliances
* Patients who are pregnant
* Patients with restorations placed on the facial/buccal surface of the tooth from premolar to premolar for both arches.

Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes