Clinical Trial

GCF Volume Changes in Aligners and Fixed Appliances

Study acronym: GCF-OTM
Completed
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Summary
Orthodontic tooth movement induces biological responses in periodontal tissues that can be reflected by changes in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). This study aims to evaluate temporal changes in GCF volume during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and conventional fixed appliances. GCF samples will be collected from the buccal site of tooth 12 and the palatal site of tooth 16 at baseline, 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month after appliance placement. The findings of this study will help to better understand periodontal tissue responses associated with different orthodontic treatment modalities.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07480538
Lead Sponsor Suleyman Demirel University
Conditions Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Enrollment 32 participants
Start Date 2025-06-03
Primary Completion 2026-02-11 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-18