NCT01925924

Brief Summary

Demineralization during orthodontic (brace) treatment is a common clinical problem leading to unsightly white or brown marks on the teeth. A recent systematic review has shown little evidence that current methods of delivering fluoride are effective at reducing this problem. Design: A multi-centre randomised single blinded controlled clinical trial will be conducted with two parallel groups. Setting: The trial patients will be treated by eight named operators on the Specialist List for Orthodontics held by the General Dental Council and who work either within the hospital service or specialist orthodontic practice. The sample size calculation suggests that each operator will need to treat 40 patients in the trial (approx 1 session per week) plus up to 10 familiarisation patients before. Planned trial interventions: Brackets will be bonded to all teeth in front of the first permanent molars with either a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (Fuji Ortho LC) or a light cured composite control (Transbond). The material to be bonded will be allocated randomly. Outcome measures: The two main outcome measures will be the difference in demineralization of the anterior teeth before and after treatment assessed from photographs and the number of debonded brackets during treatment.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
210

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2009

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
2 countries

5 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2009

Completed
4.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 16, 2013

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 20, 2013

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2013

Completed
4.1 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

January 26, 2018

Status Verified

January 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

August 16, 2013

Last Update Submit

January 24, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

Dental cementsOrthodontic adhesivesGlass ionomer cementTooth demineralization

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Incidence and severity of demineralised white lesions on the teeth

    Demineralisation will be assessed from standardised colour images of the upper and lower incisors and canines taken pre-treatment and immediately post-debond

    Assessed the day the fixed orthodontic appliance is removed

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • The incidence of orthodontic bracket failure

    Assessed the day the fixed orthodontic appliance is removed

Study Arms (2)

Resin-modified glass ionomer cement

EXPERIMENTAL

Resin-modified glass ionomer cement is used to attach the fixed orthodontic brackets (brace) to the teeth.

Other: Resin-modified glass ionomer cement

Composite resin

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Composite resin is used to attach fixed orthodontic brackets (brace)to the teeth.

Other: Composite resin

Interventions

This material contains fluoride

Also known as: Brand name: Fuji Ortho
Resin-modified glass ionomer cement

This material does not include fluoride

Also known as: Brand name: Transbond
Composite resin

Eligibility Criteria

Age11 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years of age or older;
  • In good general health;
  • Brush his/her teeth at least once per day;
  • Have canine and incisor teeth fully erupted and of normal form on either side of upper/lower arch;
  • Require upper and/or lower pre-adjusted edgewise fixed appliance therapy;
  • Have given written informed consent;
  • Be willing and able to comply with the trial regime.

You may not qualify if:

  • Undergoing orthognathic treatment;
  • Patients with a cleft of the lip or palate;
  • Patients with any heart condition or disease necessitating antibiotic cover;
  • Diabetes mellitus; epilepsy; physical or mental handicap;
  • Poor periodontal health, including the presence of supragingival calculus/subgingival calculus/periodontal pocketing greater than 3mm;
  • Gross or uncontrolled caries;
  • Labial demineralisation on a canine or incisor tooth;
  • Absent or peg-shaped lateral incisors;
  • Palatal canines and /or ectopic unerupted incisors.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (5)

Cork Dental Hospital and School

Cork, Ireland

Location

Hightown Orthodontics

Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Location

Inline Orthodontics

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1DU, United Kingdom

Location

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TA, United Kingdom

Location

The Orthodontic Centre

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Benson PE, Alexander-Abt J, Cotter S, Dyer FMV, Fenesha F, Patel A, Campbell C, Crowley N, Millett DT. Resin-modified glass ionomer cement vs composite for orthodontic bonding: A multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2019 Jan;155(1):10-18. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2018.09.005.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

MalocclusionTooth Demineralization

Interventions

Composite Resins

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Resins, SyntheticPlasticsPolymersMacromolecular SubstancesDental MaterialsBiomedical and Dental MaterialsManufactured MaterialsTechnology, Industry, and Agriculture

Study Officials

  • Philip E Benson, PhD

    University of Sheffield

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 16, 2013

First Posted

August 20, 2013

Study Start

February 1, 2009

Primary Completion

December 1, 2013

Study Completion

December 31, 2017

Last Updated

January 26, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-01

Locations