Efficacy of cleaning tablets for removable orthodontic appliances: an in vivo pilot study.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to test the cleaning effect of three commercially available effervescent tablet products on acrylic resin surfaces compared to water as control medium.

Methods: A total of 20 volunteers were instructed to wear a vacuum-formed maxillary splint continuously for 96 h. Each splint incorporated four resin discs in the palate area.