Clinical trials: Dental Plaque
Dental Plaque
Dental Office Prevention Strategies for Children
The overall goal of this study is to improve the standard of care in treating young children who often suffer from chronic caries (dental decay).
- Trial name
- NCT02004990
- Testing
- Single cleansing procedure of 10% Povidone Iodine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Healthy
Collection of Dental Plaque and Saliva for Studies of Bacterial Colonization of Teeth
This study will explore how bacteria colonize human teeth and how this process changes over the lifetime of individuals. It will include an investigation of transmission of bacteria that initiate colonization between adults and…
- Trial name
- NCT00098267
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Habits of Preschool Children, With or Without a Toothbrushing Assisting Application
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the use of a toothbrushing assisting mobile application in dental plaque removal and adherence to the toothbrushing routine, in preschool children (3-5 yrs old) when…
- Trial name
- NCT05788692
- Testing
- electric tootbrush, manual toothbrush, toothbrushing assisting application
- Where
- 6 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Tooth Demineralization, White Spot Lesion
Comparison of a 3-step Bonding System (Transbond™ XT) and a 2-step System (GC Ortho Connect™) on Demineralization Around Maxillary Orthodontic Brackets
White spot lesions (WSLs) are one of the most common adverse effects of fixed orthodontic treatments, affecting up to 97% of patients treated with labial appliances.
- Conditions
- Tooth Demineralization, White Spot Lesion, Demineralization, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Trial name
- ORTHOCOLLAGE (NCT07355322)
- Testing
- Transbond™ XT bonding procedure, GC Ortho Connect™ bonding procedure
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Dental Plaque, Saliva Altered
Effects of Two Sugar Substituted Chewing Gums on Caries and Gingivitis Variables
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of three times a day mastication, during a follow-up period of 4 weeks, of two sugar-substituted chewing gums on various factors associated with dental caries and gingivitis.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Saliva Altered, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT01578603
- Testing
- xylitol, casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate complex
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Antioquia
Dental Caries in Children, Dental Plaque
Targeting of Preventive Treatment for Adolescents at Risk of Oral Diseases
The aim of the study is to identify adolescent patients that are at risk of developing oral diseases, and to assess if targeted preventive oral treatment with antibacterial dual-light therapy as an adjunctive treatment method can…
- Conditions
- Dental Caries in Children, Dental Plaque, Tooth Decay, Periodontitis
- Trial name
- LumoPrevent (NCT06286501)
- Testing
- Lumoral Treatment, Standard, personalized oral health care
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
Plaque, Dental, Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis
The Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Plaque in Orthodontic Patients
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted on 40 orthodontic patients at the Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia. Respondents will be randomly allocated into 4 groups (n=10).
- Conditions
- Plaque, Dental, Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis, White Spot Lesion
- Trial name
- NCT06331442
- Testing
- Photodynamic therapy, Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) varnish with 5% NaF, Chlorhexidine varnish
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Dental Caries Tooth Demineralization, Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
Effects of Calcium-Containing Oral Sprays on Fluorescence-Detectable Plaque Area in Children
This exploratory randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effects of calcium-containing oral sprays on the primary clinical outcome, fluorescence-detectable plaque-associated area measured by quantitative light-induced…
- Trial name
- NCT07269730
- Testing
- oral spray
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Cerebral Palsy;, Dental Plaque
Mechanical Control of Plaque in Patients With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of brushing with an electric toothbrush switched on and switched off in comparison to manual brushing for the removal of dental plaque in children aged four to 16…
- Trial name
- NCT02114801
- Testing
- manual brushing, electric toothbrush linked, off electric toothbrush
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri
Dental Plaque
Evaluation of Toothpaste on Dental Plaque
The aim of this study is to compare the plaque reduction efficacy of toothpaste to a marketed active magnesium toothpaste with single-use brushing in children.Our study will consist of 50 people between the ages of 9-12.
- Trial name
- NCT05868590
- Testing
- Toothpaste
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Plaque, Dental
Regular Home Use of Dual-light Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
This study is designed to determine the efficacy of the Lumoral method on oral health in adolescents undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Plaque, Dental, Gingival Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT05825742
- Testing
- Lumoral Treatment, Standard oral health instructions
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Oral Hygiene, Dental Plaque
Learning Brushing Using Game Elements in Mobile Phones Apps
The study aims to compare the efficacy of using gamification for oral hygiene in children at home environment.
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene, Dental Plaque, Children, Only, Dental Devices, Home Care
- Trial name
- GAMIFYBRUSH (NCT03935009)
- Testing
- Manual toothbrush Curaprox 5460 ultra soft, Electric toothbrush Play Smart Brush N°1, Electric toothbrush Play Smart Brush N°2
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Maribor
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
An Investigation of the Efficacy of OHEM for Improving Oral Hygiene in Children
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of conducting a larger Randomized Controlled Trial to compare three oral health education delivery methods to a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT06356402
- Testing
- Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) lecture, Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) exhibition, Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) demonstration
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 540 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
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
Plaque, Dental
Dental Plaque Removal Evaluation and Comparison of Kid's Battery-Operated Toothbrush and Manual Toothbrush
To evaluate and compare the plaque removal efficacy of a children's battery-powered toothbrush and a children's manual toothbrush following a single brushing.
- Trial name
- NCT04794452
- Testing
- Battery operated toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Church & Dwight Company, Inc.
Pediatric Obesity, Periodontal Disease
Dental and Periodontal Health in Obese Adolescents: Clinical, Biochemical, and Microbiological Evaluation
This study aims to investigate whether obesity affects oral and gum health in children and adolescents. A total of 75 children aged 8 to 13 years participated, including both obese and non-obese individuals.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Periodontal Disease, Inflammation Biomarkers, Dental Plaque
- Trial name
- PERIOBESITY (NCT07086027)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
Smartphone App Versus Verbal Motivation for Oral Hygiene in Fixed Orthodontic Patients
This study looked at whether a smartphone app can help patients with fixed braces keep their teeth cleaner than usual spoken advice alone.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene, Gingivitis, Malocclusion
- Trial name
- iTeeth (NCT07835022)
- Testing
- Smartphone application for oral-hygiene motivation (iTeeth Orthodontics), Conventional verbal oral-hygiene motivation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
Gingivitis
Mouthwash of Pomegranate Against Biofilm and Gingival Inflammation in School Children
The mechanical control of supragingival biofilm is accepted as one of the most important measures to prevent dental caries and periodontal diseases. Nevertheless, maintaining dental surfaces biofilm-free is not an easy task.
- Trial name
- NCT02949583
- Testing
- Punica granatum Linn., chlorhexidine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual da Paraiba
Dental Caries
Oral Alkali Production and Caries Prevention in Children (Longitudinal)
The fact that dental caries remains a major public health problem mandates that oral-health researchers explore new strategies for assessment of caries risk, as well as for caries prevention and management.
- Trial name
- NCT02398695
- Testing
- Oral Samples
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Dental Plaque, Gingival Diseases
Effectiveness of Dental Health Education Methods on Oral Hygiene, Oral Health Care Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem of Young Orphans
Background: Orphan children are at higher risk of developing oral diseases, compared to non-orphans. They also face various emotional, social, and psychological distresses which affect their general as well as oral health.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Gingival Diseases, Oral Health, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT07771634
- Testing
- Conventional dental health education, Game based dental health education, Peer-group based dental health education
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University