Comparison of Absorbance Values, Sensory Evaluations and Periodontal Effects of Five Different Products for Clean Aligners Cleansing

The product is masked in a spraying bottle without any labels. Once a day, for 14 days, the patient sprays the product on the aligner before cleaning it with a soft bristle toothbrush for 1 minute. Afterward, the aligner is rinsed under fresh running water.

the product is masked in a transparent bottle without any labels. Once a day, for 14 days, the patient puts the product on the aligner before cleaning it with a soft bristle toothbrush for 1 minute. Afterward, the aligner is rinsed under fresh running water.

the product is masked by deleting all labels on the packaging with a black permanent marker. Once a day, for 14 days, the patient dissolves the tablet in a glass full of warm water (30-35 °C), then the aligner is placed inside it for 5 minutes. Afterward the aligner is rinsed under fresh running water.

the product is masked by deleting all labels on the packaging with a black permanent marker. Once a day, for 14 days, the patient dissolves the crystals in a glass full of warm water (30-35 °C) mixing with a spoon for 20 seconds; then, the aligner is placed inside the glass for 15 minutes. Afterward, the aligner is rinsed under fresh running water.

the product is masked by deleting all labels on the packaging with a black permanent marker. Once a day, for 14 days, the patient puts the product on the aligner before cleaning it with a soft toothbrush for 1 minute. Afterward, the aligner is rinsed under fresh running water.