Clinical trials: Biofilms
Dental Caries
Effect of Calcium Glycerophosphate (CaGP) - Fluoride Dentifrice on Dental Biofilm pH
The aim of this study was to investigate the buffering effect of a calcium glycerophosphate-fluoride (CaGP-F) dentifrice on in vivo dental biofilm after a cariogenic challenge and evaluate its probable 12-hour protective effect.
- Trial name
- CAGP-F (NCT00875212)
- Testing
- calcium glycerophosphate, no active ingredient, fluoride
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Paraíba
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
Endodontic Disease, Root Canal Infection
Erbium, Chromium: Yttrium, Scandium, Gallium, Garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) Laser in Root Canal Disinfection
The purpose of this study is to develop a protocol for biofilms disinfection with a FDA cleared, clinically approved and commercially available Er,Cr:YSGG laser treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT05959629
- Testing
- Waterlase Express™, BIOLASE®, Sodium Hypochlorite
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Severe Periodontitis, Acute Inflammatory Response
IFI16 is a Periodontitis Modulating Protein
To characterize the expression of Interferon gamma inducible protein 16 (IFI16) and Absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) in gingival tissues in an inflammatory response using an acrylic mouthguard (also referred to as a stent) induced…
- Trial name
- IFI (NCT03513497)
- Testing
- Customized acrylic mouthguard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill