Plain-English translation of NCT07718061 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After your braces come off, you'll need to wear a retainer to keep your teeth straight. This study is testing whether a fixed retainer (bonded permanently to your lower front teeth) or a removable clear retainer works better for keeping your gums healthy. Researchers will compare how these two types of retainers affect the bacteria in your mouth and your overall gum health over six months.
Retainers are necessary after braces, but we don't know enough about how different types affect your long-term gum and mouth health. This study will help dentists understand which retainer type is gentler on your gums and less likely to cause problems.
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You'll visit the dental clinic five times over six months: once on the day your braces are removed, then at 3 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months afterward. At each visit, the dentist will check your gum health (looking for bleeding, measuring pocket depths, and taking photos) and collect a small plaque sample from below your gumline. You'll also receive a retainer — either a bonded wire on your lower front teeth or a clear removable retainer to wear 22 hours daily — along with personalized oral hygiene instructions and supplies.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 24, 2026 · Not medical advice
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