Clinical trials: Demineralization
Dental Caries
Fissure Caries Inhibition Study With Solea CO2-9.3μm Short-pulsed Laser
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate whether the use of the new CO2 - 9.3μm short-pulsed laser increases the caries resistance of occlusal pit and fissure surfaces in patients in addition to fluoride therapy.
- Trial name
- LaserFissure (NCT02357979)
- Testing
- Laser, Fluoride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization, Dental Caries
Silver Diamine Fluoride and Papain-Based Gel for Management of MIH-affected Molar in Paediatric Patients
Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental defect of enamel affecting the first permanent molar and frequently the incisors with a prevalence of 16-16.9% in Malaysia.
- Conditions
- Molar Incisor Hypomineralization, Dental Caries, Hypomineralization of Enamel
- Trial name
- NCT04710927
- Testing
- Silver Diamine Fluoride, Papain-Based Gel, High Viscosity Glass Ionomer Cement (HVGIC)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Cavities of Teeth
An Evaluation of Protective Effects of OpalSeal™ Against Early Dental Decay in Orthodontic Patients
Fluoride is very effective in preventing dental decay (cavities) when applied in the form of a varnish on tooth surfaces. The purpose of this study is to verify if fluoride-releasing primer (OpalSeal) offers more protection…
- Trial name
- NCT03722264
- Testing
- OpalSeal, TransbondXT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
White Spot Lesion, Orthodontic Treatment
MI Varnish for the Prevention of White Spot Lesions
The current study aimed to determine if MI Varnish has an effect in preventing the formation of white spot lesions for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03446690
- Testing
- MI Varnish, Control group
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dental Caries
Stopping Cavities Study: Diammine Silver Fluoride
This study is being conducted to test whether the use of diammine silver fluoride (also called silver diamine fluoride) hardens the cavity sufficiently so that it arrests.
- Trial name
- NCT02536040
- Testing
- 38% diammine silver fluoride, Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Advantage Dental Services, LLC
Dental Caries
A Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety and the Anti-caries Efficacy of COL 101 (Arginine) Non-fluoride Dentifrices in Comparison With 0.24% Sodium Fluoride (1100 Ppm F) Dentifrice Control in 10 to 14-year-old Children
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and to evaluate the anti-caries efficacy of COL101 (arginine) non-fluoride dentifrices compared to a 0.24% sodium fluoride dentifrice in 10-14 year-old children over a one year…
- Trial name
- NCT04750902
- Testing
- 0.24% Sodium Fluoride Dentifrice, 1.5% Arginine Dentifrice, 4.0% Arginine Dentifrice
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 2,025 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Dental Fluorosis, Dental Caries
Effect of pH and Fluoride Concentration of Dentifrices on Caries Control
This study aims to assess the overall effect of pH and fluoride concentration of liquid dentifrices in the control of children dental caries of a fluoridated area, through visual inspection and the quantitative light-induced…
- Trial name
- EPHFCDCC (NCT01049503)
- Testing
- Low fluoride and conventional dentifrices with different pH
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 315 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Dental Caries
Self Assembling Peptide P11-4 in Patients With Early Occlusal Carious Lesions
Objectives: Occlusal surfaces of erupting permanent molars are highly prone to caries. Self-assembling peptide (P11-4) has proven to enhance biomimetic mineralization of early carious lesions.
- Trial name
- NCT02724592
- Testing
- self assembling peptide P11-4 (Curodont™ Repair), fluoride varnish (Duraphat®)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Dental White Spots, Dental Caries
MI Varnish and MI Paste Plus in a Caries Prevention and Remineralization Study
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy of multiple applications of MI Varnish in combination with MI Paste Plus in caries protection and remineralization in comparison to the use of a control (Crest…
- Trial name
- GC-WS (NCT02424097)
- Testing
- CPP-ACP 5% sodium fluoride varnish & 900ppm fluoride paste, 1,100pm F-toothpaste and 0.5%NaF rinse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Dental Caries
Xylitol for Caries Prevention in Inner-City Children
The purposes of this study is to determine whether xylitol use in kindergarten school children in addition to oral health education, provision of tooth brush and fluoride paste, fluoride varnish and sealant treatment will reduce…
- Trial name
- NCT01901250
- Testing
- Xylitol gummy bears, Sugar free fiber gummy bears, Oral health education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 562 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Dental Caries
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Microbiology of C16G2 Varnish Administered in Multiple Doses to Dental Subjects
The purpose of this single-blind study is to evaluate whether C16G2 Varnish administered in multiple doses can effectively kill the bacteria in the oral cavity that cause dental caries.
- Trial name
- NCT03004365
- Testing
- C16G2 Varnish
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dental Caries
Pharmacokinetics of Advantage Arrest in Children
The purpose of this study is to characterize basic PK parameters (Cmax, t1/2, AUC) in healthy children to contribute to evidence for the safety of Advantage Arrest, consistent with Guidance for Industry--Exposure--Response…
- Trial name
- NCT04186663
- Testing
- Silver Diamine Fluoride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Advantage Silver Dental Arrest, LLC
Dental Caries, Secondary Dental Caries
A Comparative Study of Papacarie® and the Conventional Method for Dental Caries Treatment
The purpose study are to evaluate the efficacy of Papacarie® for caries removal in comparison to the conventional drilling method.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Secondary Dental Caries, Personal Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT01641861
- Testing
- Papacarie®, Conventional method
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 488 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Dental Plaque, Dental Caries
Evaluation of Oral Plaque Removal Utilizing an Adjunct Enzyme Pre-rinse
This study aims to investigate the impact of a bromelain pre-rinse adjunct on oral plaque removal in orthodontic subjects. The study's null hypothesis states that there is no statistically significant difference in visual plaque…
- Trial name
- NCT04512482
- Testing
- Bromelain, Powdered sugar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Dental Caries
Decision Aids for the Management of Suspicious Occlusal Caries Lesions
The study will determine whether clinicians who use a diagnostic device treat suspicious occlusal carious lesions (SOCL) surgically more often, with the same frequency, or less frequently, than dentists not relying on a…
- Trial name
- SOCL (NCT02340767)
- Testing
- Spectra Device, DIAGNOdent
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,085 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network
Dental Caries
European Study on Three Different Approaches to Managing Class 2 Cavities in Primary Teeth
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the clinical effectiveness of three treatments involving different caries management strategies (conventional restorations, Hall technique, and Non-Restorative Caries…
- Trial name
- NCT01797458
- Testing
- Hall Technique, Non-Restorative Caries Treatment, Conventional Restoration
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany, Lithuania and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Dental Caries in Children
Silver Diamine Fluoride Gel: Single Group Observational Study
A single group observational study to determine the clinical response of dental caries lesions in primary teeth where 38% silver diamine fluoride gel is applied and cover with 2.5% sodium fluoride varnish.
- Trial name
- KiruPoderoso (NCT05395065)
- Testing
- Silver Diamine Fluoride/Sodium Fluoride Varnish
- Where
- 5 sites in Peru
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- Advantage Silver Dental Arrest, LLC
Dental Caries, Quality of Life
Comparative Effectiveness of School-based Caries Prevention
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most prevalent childhood disease in the world. Multiple interventions are available to treat and prevent caries.
- Trial name
- NCT03442309
- Testing
- Silver Diamine Fluoride, Fluoride Varnishes, Glass Ionomer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,418 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU College of Dentistry
Dental Caries in Children, Dental Caries Class II
Treatment of Interproximal Cavities on Primary Molar Teeth With Silver Diamine Fluoride
This study investigates whether 1) Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application using Super Floss can arrest and/or reverse initial interproximal caries on primary molars and 2) whether SDF applied with Super Floss is more effective…
- Conditions
- Dental Caries in Children, Dental Caries Class II, Dental Caries
- Trial name
- NCT03770286
- Testing
- 5% Fluoride Varnish, 38% Silver diamine fluoride, Super Floss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Dental Caries
Prevention of Enamel Demineralization by Use of K18-smooth Surface Sealant
This study will evaluate effectiveness of a urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA)-quaternary ammonium methacrylate (K18) resin (UDMA-K18) smooth surface sealant to prevent biofilm attachment to tooth surfaces thereby eliminating the…
- Trial name
- K18 (NCT03306433)
- Testing
- UDMA-K18 smooth surface sealant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver