Comparing three methods for cleaning clear aligners
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares three different ways to clean clear aligners (like Invisalign) to see which keeps your mouth and gums healthiest. If you join, you'll use one of three cleaning methods and have your teeth and gums checked regularly.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be currently wearing or planning to start clear aligners (like Invisalign).
- You should have your upper and lower first molars and front teeth (central incisors).
- Your gums must be generally healthy, with no deep gum pockets (4 mm or more) and no recent gum treatment (within the last 6 months).
- You need at least about 3.5 months (14 weeks) of aligner treatment left.
- You must not smoke, vape, or use tobacco products, and you cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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