Regular Home Use of Dual-light Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

Regular Home Use of Dual-light Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

Efficacy of Regular Home Use of Dual-light Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment - Randomized, Controlled Clinical Study

This study is designed to determine the efficacy of the Lumoral method on oral health in adolescents undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Improved supragingival plaque control can help to also sustain the subgingival plaque management in the long term. In addition, the device might have a photobiomodulation effect on periodontal tissues.

Orthodontic treatment is one of the most common dental treatments in children and adolescents. The use of fixed orthodontic appliances makes it difficult for the patients to keep their oral hygiene to an optimum level of cleanliness. Poor oral hygiene attracts significant plaque accumulation around the fixed orthodontic treatment appliances, and subsequent white spot lesions can occur rapidly, usually on the cervical and middle third of the buccal surfaces of bracketed teeth. Patients with the fixed orthodontic treatment appliances have an increased risk of caries and gingivitis. The Lumoral is a CE-marked medical device developed to provide a potent, targeted antibacterial action on dental plaque in a home environment. The device mechanism of action is antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). The device is used by swishing a mouth rinse, which has a strong adherence to dental plaque. The plaque-adhered photoactive mouth rinse can be activated by a simple to use light applicator. Preliminary results have shown a promising anti-inflammatory response in addition to plaque reduction. Forty (40) subjects undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment are randomized to the Lumoral treatment group or the control group. All subjects shall receive polishing and oral hygiene instruction. All patients shall be assessed for the clinical measurements including visible plaque index (VPI), bleeding on probing (BOP), and orthodontic plaque index (OPI) at baseline and at 4 weeks and 12 weeks after baseline. In addition, microbiological analyses shall be performed at baseline and at 12 weeks after baseline.

Participants in two groups (Study group and Control group) shall receive instructions for standard oral hygiene. The same assessments are done for participants in both groups, and within the same time periods. The Study group will also be using the Lumoral Treatment device.

The participants, care providers, and investigators shall be masked before the first measurements. The randomization will be conducted after the first measurements.

Subjects will receive detailed instructions for the use of Lumoral treatment -device. Subjects will be instructed to use the Lumoral treatment -device and follow the protocol once a day for two months and to keep a diary. Subjects will receive the latest standard oral hygiene instructions according to the Swedish dental association's guidelines.

Subjects will receive the latest standard oral hygiene instructions according to the Swedish dental association's guidelines.

Subjects will receive detailed instructions for the use of Lumoral treatment -device. Subjects will be instructed to use the Lumoral treatment -device and follow the protocol once a day for two months and to keep a diary.

Subjects will receive the latest standard oral hygiene instructions according to the Swedish dental association's guidelines.

A full-mouth assessment, measured at six sites per tooth. Dichotomous scoring to each site of the tooth as plaque "1 present" and "0 absent" VPI is reported as the percentage (%) of sites with plaque. Calculation formula: number of sites with plaque/ 6 times number of teeth

A full-mouth assessment at six sites per tooth (mesiobuccal, buccal, distobuccal, mesiolingual, lingual, distolingual) Gingival bleeding is considered as positive if bleeding occurs within 15 seconds after gentle probing with a probe at the sulcus. Dichotomous scoring to each site of the tooth as bleeding "1 present" and "0 absent" BOP is reported as the percentage (%) of sites with positive findings. Calculation formula: number of bleeding sites/ 6 times number of teeth

The OPI indicates the presence of plaque around the multibracket appliance after staining the teeth with a plaque-disclosing solution. Using the data from the digital photographs, selected six (6) index teeth that bear an adhesively bonded bracket will be evaluated. The status is indicated as a score from 0 to 4. The degree of plaque accumulation on each aspect of the bracket base and the condition of the adjacent marginal gingivae are assessed: 0 = No plaque deposits on the tooth surfaces surrounding the bracket base = Plaque deposits on one tooth surface at the bracket base = Plaque deposits on two tooth surfaces at the bracket base = Plaque deposits on three tooth surfaces at the bracket base = Plaque deposits on four tooth surfaces at the bracket base and/or gingival inflammation indicators (plaque deposits near the gingiva do not necessarily have to be present)

Microbiological sampling and analysis: Quantification of periodontopathic bacteria by 16S rRNA sequencing analysis. Microbiological samples can be collected using Iso Taper Paper Points, size-20 (VDW GmbH) from the plaque on the surface of the teeth, using a curette if needed. The paper points can be placed into sterile, small-aliquot containers, and immediately stored at -20°C until analysis. 16S rRNA sequencing can be performed at a qualified laboratory assigned by the study sponsor

Inclusion Criteria: age of 15-18 years old starting fixed orthodontic treatment good oral hygiene according to the dentist's assessment absence of periodontal disease and lack of oral lesion signed a written consent form, including information to caregivers. Exclusion Criteria: any chronic diseases medications that could influence the study (according to the dentists' assessment) active caries or a supposed high risk of caries gingivitis (bleeding on probing >10%) use of antiseptic mouthwashes smoking use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory therapy within 3 months before entering the study or during the study unable to cooperate with the protocol. pregnancy or lactation

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