Clinical Trial

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Periodontal Effects of Fixed Retainers

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Summary
This prospective clinical study aims to evaluate the effects of fixed lingual retainers placed after orthodontic treatment on periodontal soft and hard tissue parameters using ultrasonographic imaging. A total of 53 participants (636 anterior teeth) who had completed fixed orthodontic therapy were examined at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months after retainer placement. Ultrasonographic assessments were performed to measure gingival thickness, marginal bone level, and gingival level. Periodontal clinical parameters, including plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, bleeding on probing, and clinical attachment loss, were also recorded. The study seeks to determine whether fixed retainers induce measurable alterations in periodontal structures and to explore potential correlations between gingival phenotype and ultrasonographic findings.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07414264
Lead Sponsor Selcuk University
Conditions Fixed Orthodontic Retainer
Enrollment 53 participants
Start Date 2024-10-24
Primary Completion 2025-08-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-10-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-17