Clinical trials: Biofilms
Dental Plaque
Efficacy of Two Chlorhexidine Solutions to Control the Initial Subgingival Biofilm Formation
The aim of the study is to compare the effect of a suspension containing chlorhexidine and alcohol and another one containing clorhexidine with no alcohol in dynamic of the subgingival biofilm formation versus a Placebo…
- Trial name
- NCT02656251
- Testing
- 0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol, 0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Dental Caries
The Effect of Aerosol Formed From Tobacco Heating Systems on the Microbiome of Supragingival Dental Biofilm
Dental caries is a multifactorial disease primarily caused by supragingival dental biofilm. Its progression is influenced by many environmental factors, which include smoking.
- Trial name
- NCT06314100
- Testing
- Tobacco heating systems, cigarette smoking, non smoking
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rijeka
Dental Caries, Dental Plaque
Effect of Xylitol- Versus Erythritol-Sweetened Mints on Plaque ATP-Bioluminescence Readings
This study will assess the effectiveness of erythritol and xylitol in suppressing biofilm activity, using both within-subject and between-group comparisons.
- Trial name
- NCT07902323
- Testing
- Xylitol, Erythritol
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Oral Biofilm, Dental Plaque
Essential Oils With and Without Alcohol: Substantivity and Antiplaque Effect
The Essential oils (EO) are composed by a wide diversity of products. Therefore, their antimicrobial activity will be related to their composition, configuration, amount and their possible interaction.
- Conditions
- Oral Biofilm, Dental Plaque, Periodontitis
- Trial name
- NCT03146390
- Testing
- Essential oils, Alcohol free essential oils, Water
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Dental Plaque, Gum Bleed
Effect of Professional Prophylaxis on Clinical Parameters and Patient Comfort: Randomized Slipt-Mouth Clinical Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) protocol can improve or maintain oral health and whether it provides more comfort to patients compared to a conventional protocol.
- Trial name
- NCT06936306
- Testing
- GBT, Master, scalling
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lisbon
Biofilm Removal, Gingival Abrasion
Capacity of Biofilm Removal and Gingival Abrasion After Utilization Medium and Soft Toothbrushes
This study compared the removal of dental biofilm between soft and medium toothbrushes. The patients refrained from performing mechanical or chemical plaque control for 96 hours to allow dental biofilm accumulation on the tooth…
- Trial name
- NCT01125007
- Testing
- Two kind toothbrushes
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Franciscan University Center
Breast Cancer, Gingivitis
Assessment of Periodontal Therapy and Biofilm Management in Breast Cancer
Objective: To evaluate the impact of chemotherapy on periodontal conditions, hematology, and salivary flow in patients with breast cancer and gingivitis, after basic periodontal therapy (BPT).
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Gingivitis, Periodontal
- Trial name
- BREASTCANCER (NCT06212908)
- Testing
- Basic Periodontal Therapy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Oral Rehabilitaiton, Caries
a Clinical Study.the Effect of Addition of Insoluble Antibacterial Nanoparticles(IABN) in Resin Base Provisional Cement
The effect of Antibacterial Nanoparticles, Incorporated in cement, on S.mutans in the margins of provisional restorations is going to be examined clinically by using two kinds of provisional cement 1.
- Conditions
- Oral Rehabilitaiton, Caries, Periodontitis
- Trial name
- IABN (NCT00502606)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Dental Caries
Evaluation of Anti-biofilm Effects of Ferumoxytol (Feraheme) Using an in Situ Biofilm Demineralization Model
To evaluate the effects of a clinically approved and commercially available iron oxide formulation Ferumoxytol (Feraheme®) to control cariogenic biofilms and enamel demineralization.
- Trial name
- NCT03678012
- Testing
- Ferumoxytol/Hydrogen peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Water
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Peri-implant Mucositis
Non-surgical Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis: FMUD vs FMUD and Air-Flow Master Piezon®
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the adjunctive effect of glycine-powder air-polishing (GPAP) to full-mouth ultrasonic debridement (Fm-UD) in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis, and to determine the predictive…
- Trial name
- NCT05801315
- Testing
- Glycine powder air polishing, Full mouth ultrasonic debridement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Siena
Oral Leukoplakia
Candida Associated Cytokines in Oral Leukoplakia
This study aims to determine the correlation between candida and pro- inflammatory cytokines response in Oral Leukoplakia(OL) with antifungal therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT04712929
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
Effectiveness of Salvadora Persica Miswak in Improving Plaque Control and Gingival Health
Dental plaque is a main etiologic agent in periodontal disease. Global of Burden Disease Study 2016 ranked periodontal disease as the 11th most prevalent disease affecting 10.5% population worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT04650685
- Testing
- The novel Salvadora persica toothbrush, The Salvadora persica (miswak) chewing stick, Standard toothbrush and toothpaste (control)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
Dental Caries
Nanosilver Fluoride to Prevent Dental Biofilms Growth
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nanosilver fluoride for controlling the growth of S. mutans present in dental plaque of children.
- Trial name
- NSFCT (NCT01950546)
- Testing
- nanosilver fluoride
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pernambuco
Dental Diseases
Investigation of Bacterial Adhesion and Bactericide Effect ex Vivo on Different Implant Restoration Materials
Investigation of bacterial adhesion and bactericide effect ex vivo on different implant restoration materials
- Trial name
- NCT04657757
- Testing
- Intraoral apparatus
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Gingivitis
Frankincense and Herbal Extracts for Plaque-Induced Gingivitis: A Double-Blind RCT
Frankincense, a natural resin obtained from trees of the Boswellia genus, has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties.
- Trial name
- FHEPIG (NCT07535229)
- Testing
- Frankinscence and coconut Oil based mouthwash, Frankinscence and Thyme essence/ water based mouthwash, Chlorhexidine (0.2%)
- Where
- Oman
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oman Dental College
Mouth Diseases
Salivary Bacterial Associations to Short Term Discontinuation of Self-performed Oral Hygiene
The purpose of the present investigation is to record and compare bacterial compositions in supragingival plaque samples and saliva samples in subjects discontinuing regular oral hygiene for 10 days.
- Trial name
- NCT02913235
- Testing
- Oral hygiene discontinuation group
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Endodontic Disease
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy and Postoperative Pain After Using Silver Nanoparticles and Chitosan Nanoparticles Against Enterococcus Faecalis and Candida Albicans Biofilm
Silver nanoparticles possess unique physicochemical and biological properties in addition to their antibacterial capabilities. Similarly, zinc oxide nanoparticles have demonstrated antibacterial effects against a wide range of…
- Trial name
- NCT06172023
- Testing
- Silver Nanoparticles Irrigant, Chitosan Nanoparticles Irrigant
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Oral Health
Quaternary Ammonium Methacryloxy Silicate-containing Acrylic Resin
One of the major challenges in orthodontic treatment is long-term stability. Because removable retainers are worn for at least one year, bacteria and fungi may accumulate on the retainers in the form of multi-species plaque…
- Trial name
- NCT02525458
- Testing
- QAMS-containing PMMA, QAMS-free PMMA
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Frank Tay, BDSc (Hons), PhD
Dental Plaque
Efficacy of a Triclosan Formulation to Control the Initial Subgingival Biofilm Formation
The aim of the study is to compare the effect of a suspension containing Triclosan in dynamic of the subgingival biofilm formation versus a Placebo suspension.
- Trial name
- NCT02192060
- Testing
- Test - Using of a suspension containing Triclosan, Control - Using of a suspension without Triclosan
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Peri-Implantitis
Efficacy of Er: YSGG Laser in Treatment of Peri-implantitis
This study will be carried out to evaluate the efficacy of Er: YSGG laser on oral biofilm removal from implant surface in various peri-implant defect morphology in the treatment of peri-implantitis as a primary objective.
- Trial name
- NCT05137821
- Testing
- Er: YSGG laser, no therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University