U.S., May 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07610603) titled 'Cleaning Methods for Clear Aligners: A Randomized Controlled Trial' on May 20.
Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to learn which cleaning method best removes bacteria from clear plastic aligners. Clear aligners are removable orthodontic trays worn to straighten teeth. They sit against the teeth for 20 to 22 hours a day. Bacteria build up on their surfaces within days. No agreed-upon way to clean them exists.The main questions it aims to answer are:
Which of four common cleaning methods removes the most live bacteria from worn aligners? Which method leaves the least bacteria visible on the aligner surface under a micro...