Clinical trials: Tooth Plaque
Plaque, Dental
Effectiveness of Plaque Score Detection Techniques
This study investigates the similarity between microbial plaque scores when assessing the entire dentition versus select teeth. The hypothesis posits that plaque buildup on single teeth mirrors that of the entire mouth…
- Trial name
- NCT06511830
- Testing
- Dental Monitoring images
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Dental Plaque, Toothbrushing
Efficacy of an U-shape Automatic Electric Toothbrush in Plaque Removal
Over time, many different types of manual and electric toothbrushes have been produced. A systematic review has shown that some electric toothbrushes are more effective at removing bacterial plaque than manual toothbrushes.
- Trial name
- NCT04119583
- Testing
- U-shape Automatic Electric Toothbrush, Usual home toothbrushing procedure, Conventional Electric Toothbrush
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florence
Dental Caries
The Effect of Stevia Rebaudiana Extracts on Different Variables Related to Caries: an in Vitro and in Vivo Evaluation.
The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the effect of stevioside and rebaudioside on several variables related to caries development.
- Trial name
- NCT01757990
- Testing
- Effect of Stevioside and Rebaudioside on plaque pH
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi di Sassari
Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
Comparison of Model-Based and Video-Based Toothbrushing Instruction in Children
Good toothbrushing is important for keeping children's teeth healthy. Dentists commonly teach children how to brush their teeth using dental models or instructional videos.
- Trial name
- NCT07909213
- Testing
- Video-Based Toothbrushing Instruction, Model-Based Toothbrushing Instruction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Dental Plaque
Evaluate Dental Plaque Benefit of a Preventive Treatment Gel
The objective of the study is to evaluate anti-plaque efficacy of a preventive treatment gel in a modified 4-day plaque model.
- Trial name
- NCT03546491
- Testing
- Preventive Gel, Marketed Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Procter and Gamble
Toothbrushing, Dental Plaque
BEhavioral EConomics for Oral Health iNnovation Pilot Trial
This Phase I randomized pilot trial will assess the efficacy of a fixed incentive payment program and drawing incentive payment program versus a control program to promote early childhood caries (ECC) preventive health behaviors…
- Conditions
- Toothbrushing, Dental Plaque, Parent-Child Relations, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- BEECON Pilot (NCT03862443)
- Testing
- Fixed Incentive, Drawing Incentive
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Dental Plaque Accumulation, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health
3D Volumetric Plaque Assessment on Teeth, Composite Restorations, and Ceramic Veneers Using an Intraoral Scanner
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate and compare a 3D intraoral scanner-based, computer-assisted approach for assessing dental biofilm/plaque accumulation on natural teeth and restorative surfaces with a…
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque Accumulation, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Dental Materials, Dental Plaque Imaging Methods
- Trial name
- NCT07421687
- Testing
- Intraoral scanning (TRIOS 3) with plaque disclosure assessment, Conventional plaque scoring (TMQHPI) after plaque disclosure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trakya University
Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Plaque and Gingivitis Evaluation of a U-Shaped Toothbrush in a 30-Day Model
The objective of this 30 day, randomized, two group, parallel, examiner-blind clinical trial is to assess the safety and efficacy of AutoBrush® 360° U-shaped Sonic Toothbrush on plaque and gingivitis, compared to an American…
- Trial name
- NCT06122376
- Testing
- U-shaped Power Toothbrush, Soft Manual Toothbrush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lander Enterprises, LLC
Dentinal Hypersensitivity, Plaque, Dental
Evaluation of Dental and Periodontal Health After IPR in Patients in Orthodontic Treatment With Clear Aligners
This study aimed to evaluate dental and periodontal health after interproximal enamel reduction and to compare Laser diode (a device used in the Orthodontic Program) and sodium fluoride (often used in the Orthodontic Program and…
- Conditions
- Dentinal Hypersensitivity, Plaque, Dental, Bleeding Gum
- Trial name
- NCT06685016
- Testing
- Evaluation of Dentin hypersensitivity with VAS scale
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Plaque, Dental, Gingivitis
To Assess the Efficacy of Two Brushing Regimens: in the Reduction of Established Dental Plaque and Gingivitis.
Triple Blinded Randomized Clinical trial study to assess the efficacy of two brushing regimens: 1) a toothpaste containing stannous fluoride and a standard manual toothbrush as compared to 2) a regular fluoride toothpaste and…
- Trial name
- NCT07605338
- Testing
- Colgate SNaP Total 10/10, 1.5 Taurate, Colgate Great Regular Flavor Toothpaste, Flat Trimmed Extra Clean TB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Obesity, Obesity, Childhood
Associations Between Obesity, Dental Caries, Erosive Tooth Wear and Periodontal Disease in Adolescents: A Case Control-study
Objectives To compare oral health (dental caries, periodontal status, and erosive tooth wear (ETW)), diet and oral hygiene habits between obese and normal weight adolescents, and to explore possible risk associations.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Childhood, Tooth Wear, Tooth Erosion
- Trial name
- NCT05146557
- Testing
- Dental examination
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
The Clinical Efficacy of Three Oral Hygiene Regimens Using a Manual Toothbrush, Toothpaste and a Mouthwash in Controlling Dental Plaque and Gingivitis
The objective of this clinical research study is to assess the efficacy of three oral hygiene multi-component regimens encompassing the use of a manual toothbrush, toothpaste and a mouthwash in controlling established dental…
- Trial name
- NCT02193165
- Testing
- triclosan/fluoride toothpaste + cetylpyridinium chloride Mouthwash, stannous fluoride toothpaste + cetylpyridinium chloride Mouthwash, fluoride toothpaste + fluoride Mouthwash
- Where
- Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Dental Plaque, Halitosis
Impact of Visual Stimuli on Pediatric Oral Hygiene Performance
In the present study, children aged 7 to 14 will receive verbal and active (hands-on) oral hygiene education. The education will be delivered in three different formats: Education supported with positive visual aids (images of…
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Halitosis, Oral Hygiene Education Methods
- Trial name
- NCT07150429
- Testing
- Verbal-Active Oral Hygiene Education with Negative Visual Aids, Verbal-Active Oral Hygiene Education (Control Group), Verbal-Active Oral Hygiene Education with Positive Visual Aids
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Plaque, Dental
Anti-bacterial Clinical Study on Teeth, Tongue, Cheek, Gum, and Saliva
This 4-week clinical study was designed to examine the antibacterial efficacy of brushing with a 0.454% stannous fluoride toothpaste with potassium nitrate and pyrophosphate compared to a toothpaste containing 0.76% MFP (marketed…
- Trial name
- NCT06353165
- Testing
- Stannous fluoride toothpaste, Colgate Dental Cream
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Caries
Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
This study aims to evaluate dental caries and oral hygiene status in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare the findings with healthy children.
- Conditions
- Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Caries, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- SLD-OH (NCT07611981)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Plaque Induced Gingival Disease, Oral Health
Effect of Benzydamine Hydrochloride Mouthrinse on Plaque Accumulation in Periodontally Healthy Female Subjects
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of a mouthrinse containing an active ingredient benzydamine hydrochloride in the absence of daily oral hygiene.
- Trial name
- BHCl-PLAQUE (NCT07565766)
- Testing
- Benzydamine hydrochloride mouthrinse
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Gingival Hyperplasia, Dental Plaque
Clinical Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Varnish in Reducing Gingival Hyperplasia, Plaque Accumulation, and White Spot Lesions in Orthodontic Patients
This study investigates whether applying a chlorohexidine varnish (a dental coating) reduces gum overgrowth, plaque buildup, and early tooth decay (white spots) in patients with braces.
- Conditions
- Gingival Hyperplasia, Dental Plaque, Tooth Demineralization
- Trial name
- NCT07115784
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Varnish
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Biofilm
Dentures Biofilm and Artificial Biofilm Substitute
The biofilm on oral surfaces can lead to oral diseases. The correlation between oral biofilm and diseases and general health is well known.
- Trial name
- KÜBI (NCT04247438)
- Testing
- 12h and 36h Biofilm formation on PMMA (Palapress®) dentures and samples worn by participants and brushing cycles needed to remove it.
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technische Universität Dresden
Gingivitis, DMFT Index
Motivational Interviewing to Improve Oral Hygiene in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
This study is being conducted to explore how motivational interviewing (MI), A patient-centered counseling method, can help improve oral health awareness and practices in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, DMFT Index, Dental Plaque Index, Oral Hygiene Education Methods
- Trial name
- MI-Ortho (NCT07164989)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing-Based Counseling, Standard Oral Health Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Dental Plaque
Essential Oil Mouthwash - Oral Hygiene
Background Inadequate oral health can further compromise general health, particularly in elderly patients who are more susceptible to tooth loss, periodontal disease, and oral infections.
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Dental Plaque, Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI)
- Trial name
- EOMOH-RCT (NCT07887074)
- Testing
- Essential oil mouthwash, Chlorhexidine gluconate alcohol-free mouthwash, Povidone-iodine alcohol-free mouthwash
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University, Taiwan