Clinical trials: Tooth Plaque
Obesity, Water; Lack of
Preventing Early Childhood Obesity, Part 1: Family Spirit Nurture, 3-9 Months
This study aims to assess the impact of a brief home-visiting module, called "Family Spirit Nurture" (FSN), on American Indian (AI) parent feeding practices associated with increased risk for early childhood obesity, with a…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Water; Lack of, Breast Feeding, Tooth Erosion
- Trial name
- NCT03101943
- Testing
- Family Spirit Nurture (FSN), Control Program, Water Delivery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Periodontal Diseases, Adverse Effects
Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment
Objective: The objective of this research was to compare the effect of a single session supragingival scaling in a group of pregnant women with periodontal disease with a group that received supra and subgingival scaling.
- Trial name
- EONSPT (NCT01533792)
- Testing
- Supra/subgingival scaling using periodontal curette scraping, Supra and subgingival scaling
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Maranhão
Probiotic, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate
Probiotic-Based Versus Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate-Containing Mouthwashes on Streptococcus Mutans Counts, Dental Plaque Accumulation, and Salivary pH in a Group of Egyptian School Children
This study aims to compare the efficacy of probiotic-based mouthwashes versus ethyl lauroyl arginate-containing mouthwashes in reducing Streptococcus mutans count, dental plaque accumulation, and salivary pH among a group of…
- Conditions
- Probiotic, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate, Mouthwashes, Streptococcus Mutans
- Trial name
- NCT07356869
- Testing
- Probiotic mouthwash, Ethyl lauroyl arginate mouthwash, Professional prophylaxis (scaling + polishing)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
Efficacy of Electric 3D Versus Manual Toothbrushes in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
This study evaluates if electric toothbrushes with a 3D action (rotation / oscillation and pulsation) are more effective than manual toothbrushes in removing plaque and reducing gingival inflammation in patients under orthodontic…
- Trial name
- NCT02699931
- Testing
- Electric3D, Manual
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
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
Efficacy of Plaque Removal of a Novel Brushing Device
The purpose of this research study is to compare how a novel, automated mouthpiece-based toothbrushing device removes dental plaque compared to a manual toothbrush.
- Trial name
- NCT05038293
- Testing
- Automated mouthpiece-based toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Periodontal Disease; Gingivitis; Dental Plaque; Malocclusion (Post-orthodontic Treatment)
Digital vs Conventional VFR in Post-Orthodontic Retention
This study is comparing two ways of making a retainer, the clear, removable kind worn after braces to see whether the way it's made affects gum health.
- Trial name
- NCT07760935
- Testing
- Digital Vacuum-Formed Retainer, Conventional Vacuum-Formed Retainer
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
Dental Plaque, Halitosis
Efficacy of Different Toothbrushes and Hygiene Regimen
To evaluate: 1) Evaluate the efficacy of a regimen commercially available versus brush alone on established plaque and gingivitis on adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT04216069
- Testing
- Total 12 regimen, Toothbrushing alone
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Dental Caries, Periodontitis
Breaking the Cycle: Real-Time Family Oral Microbial Transmission Patterns as Intervention Targets
This study aims to understand how oral bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease spread among family members and whether treating multiple family members can reduce the return of these bacteria after dental treatment.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Periodontitis, Oral Microbiome, Bacterial Transmission
- Trial name
- NCT07674888
- Testing
- Professional Dental Plaque Disruption
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Healthy, Adolescent
GumChucks vs Interdental Brushes in Plaque Removal.
This study compared two ways of cleaning between the teeth, Gumchucks (a new handled dental flossing system) and interdental brushes, in Lebanese adolescents aged 10-15 years.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Adolescent, Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT07140068
- Testing
- Handled dental flossing system (GumChucks®), Interdental Brush
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beirut Arab University
Gingivitis, Bleeding Gum
Efficacy of Hyaluronic-acid and Hydrogen-Peroxide Mouthwash in Gingivitis Treatment
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a mouthwash containing Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycine in the prevention and management of complications associated gingivitis by film forming action.
- Trial name
- NCT04438421
- Testing
- Filming mouthwash formulation, enriched with Hydrogen Peroxide and Hyaluronic Acid, Chlorhexidine mouthwash
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Milan
Reduction in DMFT Index and Plaque Index in Patients at the Treatment Completion, an Average of 4 Years, DMFT Index, ICDAS Score, Dental Plaque Index, Communication, Prevention, Dentist, Orthodontist
A New Digital Communication Tool Between Dentist and Orthodontist to Improve Dental Prevention
Dentists and orthodontists of the oral medicine department of Reims University Hospital noted that many children presented white spots around orthodontic brackets, or decays at the end of their multi-brackets orthodontic…
- Trial name
- ComDentODFPrev (NCT06517238)
- Testing
- There is no intervention
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- CHU de Reims
Dental Plaque, Calculus, Dental
Dental Isolation Methods in Pediatric Patients
The purpose of this study is to collect, measure, and assess the environmental spatter produced during dental appointments under different isolation methods used in pediatric dentistry, to compare the effectiveness of aerosol…
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Calculus, Dental, Aerosol Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04430387
- Testing
- The saliva ejector, The high-volume evacuator, The DryShield
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Acne Vulgaris, Gingivitis
Association of Acne Vulgaris With Oral Hygiene and Gingivitis
The goal of this observational study is to learn about in the relationship between acne vulgaris and oral hygiene and gingivitis.
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris, Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- NCT06237387
- Testing
- Periodontal examination
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erzincan University
Dental Caries, Dental Plaque
Pediatric Fiberglass Crown in Primary Teeth
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the clinical success of fiberglass crowns applied to primary teeth and to assess the impact of two different luting cements on the success of the fiberglass crowns.
- Trial name
- NCT06558734
- Testing
- Tooth Preperation, Cementation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz 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
Dental Caries, Dental Plaque
RCT on Effectiveness of Oral Health Preventive Programmes in School Children in Uganda
Dental caries represents a challenge for Oral Health Services in several African Countries, like Uganda. Few studies have been reported the burden of oral health, its prevention and non-operative treatment among school children…
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Dental Plaque, Dental Diseases, Dental Caries in Children
- Trial name
- NCT06081868
- Testing
- Use of toothbrush/toothpaste/fluoride varnish, Education on nutrition/oral hygiene
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 610 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Dental Plaque
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Black Tooth Stains
To assess the prevalence of black tooth stains and their relation with caries experience in the primary dentition of 3-5-year-old children.
- Trial name
- NCT05304247
- Testing
- questionnaire and clinical examination
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mennatallah Hesham Elsayed Mohamed Ali
Root Resorption, Plaque Accumulation
Comparison of Canine Retraction Using Ni-ti Closed-coil Springs Vs Elastomeric Power Chains During Orthodontic Treatment
The objective of this study is to compare the canine retraction rate (in mm with a 100 mm marked scale) using Ni-Ti closed-coil springs versus elastomeric power chains during canine retraction in subjects with first premolar…
- Conditions
- Root Resorption, Plaque Accumulation, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT06567730
- Testing
- Ni-ti Closed-coil Spring, Elastomeric Power chain
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Munnal Gulzar
Dental Plaque, Dental Caries
Novamin on Streptococcus Mutans Count in Dental Plaque of High Caries Risk Children
Inhibition of streptococcus mutans can be effective to prevent caries in high caries-risk children. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of Novamin on streptococcus mutans in the plaque of high caries-risk children.
- Trial name
- NCT05979636
- Testing
- Novamin containing toothpaste, Fluoride containing toothpaste
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Hams Hamed Abdelrahman