Clinical trials: Oral Biofilm
Dental Caries, Dental Plaque
Study of the Composition of Dental Plaque
This study will examine the composition of dental plaque-a naturally occurring substance that sticks to the teeth and can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Dental Plaque, Periodontal Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00001726
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Denture Hygiene
Microbial Evaluation of Denture Cleaning and Overnight Storage
Clinical guidelines for denture care are available, but evidence for optimal nocturnal storage is missing. The investigators (Duyck J., Vandamme K., Teughels W.) therefore performed a study (submitted for publication) to evaluate…
- Trial name
- NCT02454413
- Testing
- denture brushing with water and soap, ultrasonic denture cleaning, cleansing tablet
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
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
Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
Clear Aligner Cleaning: Brushing, Chlorhexidine, and BlueM Effects on Oral Microbial Ecology and Periodontal Indices
This randomized crossover study will assess how three aligner-cleaning methods affect early supragingival oral microbial ecology and periodontal health in adults using clear aligners.
- Trial name
- NCT07307716
- Testing
- Mechanical toothbrushing (fluoride toothpaste), Chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.2%), Oxygen-based cleanser
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Elm University
Tongue Coating, Oral Biofilm
Comparison of Three Tongue Cleaners for Removing Tongue Coating
This randomised three-period crossover study compared the effectiveness of three tongue-cleaning devices - a bristled tongue brush, a plastic tongue scraper and a metal tongue scraper - in removing tongue biofilm.
- Conditions
- Tongue Coating, Oral Biofilm, Oral Hygiene, Dental Plaque
- Trial name
- NCT07767721
- Testing
- Bristled tongue brush, Plastic tongue scraper, Metal tongue scraper
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Kent University
Dental Caries, Dental Plaque
The Effect of Arginine on Biofilm Composition, Architecture and Metabolism
Arginine is an adjunct to oral health care that has the potential to modulate the composition and activity of the microbial community of dental biofilms towards a health-related status without harmful effects for the resident…
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Dental Plaque, Microbial Colonization
- Trial name
- NCT06135792
- Testing
- Arginine
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Periodontitis
Impact of Guided Biofilm Therapy on Epithelial and Mesenchymal Biomarkers in Periodontitis Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the clinical and biochemical effects of the guided biofilm therapy protocol as an alternative to the conventional non-surgical periodontal therapy in patients with periodontitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07286916
- Testing
- Root surface debridement, Guided Biofilm Therapy
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Tooth Stain
Guided Biofilm Therapy Versus Conventional Polishing for Tooth Re-Staining
This study compared Guided Biofilm Therapy with conventional polishing in adults with visible extrinsic tooth staining. Each participant received Guided Biofilm Therapy on one side of the mouth and conventional polishing on the…
- Trial name
- NCT07799558
- Testing
- Guided Biofilm Therapy, Conventional Polishing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Healthy, Hygiene
Oral Hygiene Tools for Biofilm Removal Around Implants
The objective of this clinical trial is to determine which interproximal hygiene device is most effective at eliminating dental plaque on implants.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Hygiene, Biofilm Removal
- Trial name
- NCT06697210
- Testing
- • Dental Floss (Vitis®, Dentaid, Barcelona, Spain)., • Superfloss (Oral B®, Procter & Gamble, USA), • Oral irrigator (Waterpick®, Water Pik, Inc., CO., USA)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Periodontology, Periodontal Disease
Evaluation of Hyaluronic Acid and Chlorhexidine Gel as an Adjunct to Minimally Invasive Non-surgical Therapy in the Treatment of Stage III and IV Periodontitis
Stage III and IV periodontitis are advanced forms of periodontal disease characterized by significant attachment loss, deep periodontal pockets, and progressive destruction of supporting periodontal tissues.
- Conditions
- Periodontology, Periodontal Disease, Periodontal Diseases, Periodontitis (Stage 3)
- Trial name
- NCT07731113
- Testing
- MINST + CHX+HA gel, MINST
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Oral Biofilm, Mouthwash
Antiplaque Effect of Essential Oils and 0.2% Chlorhexidine on an in Situ Model of Oral Biofilm Growth.
The accumulation and maturation of oral biofilm in the gingival margin is widely recognised to be the primary aetiological factor in the development of chronic gingivitis.
- Conditions
- Oral Biofilm, Mouthwash, Periodontitis
- Trial name
- NCT02124655
- Testing
- Essential oils, 0.2% chlorhexidine, Sterile water
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Dental Biofilm pH
In Vivo Study of Sucrose and Liquid Oral Pediatric Medicines of Long-term Effect on Dental Biofilm pH
The aims of this study were to determine the sucrose and liquid oral pediatric medicines of long-term effect on dental biofilm pH to evaluate the cariogenic potential in vivo.
- Trial name
- SPMedicines (NCT01819350)
- Testing
- G1, G2 and G3, G4 and G5
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Paraíba
Biofilm
Effects of Biocidin on Oral Biofilms
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Biocidin liquid on oral biofilms among healthy adults. A single-arm, open-label prospective study will be conducted evaluating the impact of two weeks of…
- Trial name
- NCT07408245
- Testing
- Biocidin Liquid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OvationLab
Periodontal Disease, Periodontitis
Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Periodontitis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health concern, and the oral microbiome may serve as an important reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs).
- Conditions
- Periodontal Disease, Periodontitis, Antibiotic Resistance Genes
- Trial name
- NCT07887204
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Dental Plaque, Oral Biofilm
Investigation of Biofilm Formation on Temporary push-on Rings of Implant Crowns
This in-vivo study investigates early (48h), mature (2 weeks) and long-term (3 months) biofilm formation and composition on temporary push-on cones (exchangeable conical rings) made of noble-alloy-based materials (Pagalinor, PA)…
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Oral Biofilm, Peri-implantitis
- Trial name
- NCT05122897
- Testing
- Rings made of PA (test), Rings made of TAN (control)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Oral Infection, Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Tongue Cleaner in Critical Patients
The concern with oral infection and its systemic repercussions is old, many studies have been undertaken to establish this relationship more precisely.
- Trial name
- NCT01294943
- Testing
- Tongue cleaner
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Dental Plaque
Effect of Provisional-Crown Surface Coating on Biofilm Formation
Auto polymerizing poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA), and light initiated resin modified PMMAs, are commonly used for fabricating provisional restorations (PRs) during prosthetic treatment 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00254345
- Testing
- coating a dental restoration material ,polymethylmethacrylate, with liquid polish resin
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Dental Plaque
Effect of Enzymes on Dental Biofilm Accumulation in Healthy Individuals
The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of enzyme containing lozenges on dental plaque accumulation in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05082103
- Testing
- Enzyme lozenge 1, Enzyme lozenge 2
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novozymes A/S
Periodontal Diseases
Guided Biofilm Therapy for Periodontal Patients.
Periodontal patients will be treated with Guided Biofilm Therapy. At the baseline (T0), the following clinical indices will be collected: BoP, BS, CAL, PPD.
- Trial name
- NCT05263622
- Testing
- Split-mouth administration for group B, Split-mouth administration for group A
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Oral Plaque Biofilm
University of New Mexico Dental Hygiene
To evaluate the efficacy of flossing in the removal of oral plaque biofilm.
- Trial name
- UNM (NCT03876353)
- Testing
- Floss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico