The aim of this trial is to investigate the potential of using an adhesive bonding agent that also acts as a fluoride sealant when placing fixed orthodontic appliances in adolescent patients, as an alternative to regular bonding agents. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does an adhesive fluoride sealant reduce the prevalence of white spot lesions in orthodontic adolescent patients after an observation period of 3 months? Participants who need orthodontic treatment and who agree to take part in this study will have their orthodontic appliance placed using regular adhesive on one side of their upper jaw and fluoride sealant on the other. White spot lesion prevalence will be assessed using the Enamel Decalcification Index (EDI) at baseline and after 3 months.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
In this prospective study using the split-mouth design, patients will be followed for 3 months after placing the fixed orthodontic appliance. The orthodontic appliance will be placed according to the clinic's standards using an adhesive especially provided for this purpose.
In this prospective study using the split-mouth design, patients will be followed for 3 months after placing the fixed orthodontic appliance. The orthodontic appliance will be placed according to the clinic's standards using an adhesive bondin agent that simultaneously works as a fluoride sealant especially provided for this purpose.
Prevalence of white spot lesions
Time frame: 3 months
Enamel Decalcification Index (EDI)
Difference in EDI between the groups
Time frame: 3 months
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