U.S., Oct. 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07217756) titled 'Impact of Increased Body Mass Index on Adolescent Fixed Orthodontic Treatment. A Prospective Longitudinal Study' on Oct. 15.
Brief Summary: The goal of this prospective observational study is to assess the influence of increased body mass index (BMI) on various oral health and orthodontic-related parameters in adolescents undergoing orthodontic therapy (OT) with braces. These parameters include gum inflammation, tooth decalcifications/discolorations, tooth alignment of lower incisors, and various inflammatory and microbiological parameters in the collected saliva and gum fluid of the patients. The primary purpose is to assess if an ...