ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2026
Spectrophotometric, Periodontal and Subjective Evaluations on Five Different Products for Clear Aligners Cleansing: Randomised Clinical Trial.
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- Spectrophotometric, Periodontal and Subjective Evaluations on Five Different Products for Clear Aligners Cleansing: Randomised Clinical Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to assess five cleansing products and determine the most effective one for cleansing Invisalign CA in terms of absorbance, impact on periodontal parameters and subjective evaluation. The cleansing products evaluated in this study were drinking water (San Benedetto SpA, Scorzè, Italy), dishwashing soap (Svelto, Unilever Italia Mkt Operations S.r.l.; Rome, IT), effervescent tablets (Polident Antibacterial Denture Cleaner, Haleon plc, Weybridge, UK), crystals (Invisalign Cleaning Crystals, Align Technology, Inc.; San Jose, CA, USA) and gel (Geldis gel, Kalipharm S.r.l., Alba, IT). 20 patients treated with CA were enrolled and cleansing products were randomly assigned. Each patient was required to use the assigned product for 2 weeks until the next aligner change. When the aligner was changed, a different product was randomly assigned. Participants completed a questionnaire following their initial utilization and again after 1 and 2 weeks to assess their personal opinions regarding the cleansing products. The absorbance of the CA was measured using a spectrophotometer after 2 weeks of use of each cleanser. Data underwent statistical analysis (significance for
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