Clinical trials: Tooth Plaque, open to volunteers
Malocclusion
Evaluation of Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Laceback
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate oral hygiene status, archwire complications, laceback complications, and pain while using lacebacks in patients undergoing orthodontic fixed appliance treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07039071
- Testing
- Laceback
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- International Islamic University Malaysia
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
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
Peri-Implantitis, Plaque, Dental
Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy in the Management of Peri-implantitis
This early-stage study is designed to determine the efficacy of the Lumoral method in periimplantitis. Improved supragingival plaque control can help to also sustain subgingival plaque management in the long term.
- Trial name
- NCT06017817
- Testing
- Lumoral Treatment, Standard oral hygiene instructions, Scaling and root planing (SRP
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Plaque, Dental, Antimicrobial
Anticariogenic Effect of Moringa Oleifera Mouthwash Compared to Chlorhexidine Mouthwash
Moringa oleifera (MO) is an extraordinary nutritious vegetable tree with high medicinal value for its antibacterial properties. Formulation of various natural dental remedies from this plant and their testing for their…
- Conditions
- Plaque, Dental, Antimicrobial, Mouthwash, Cytotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT04575948
- Testing
- Moringa Oleifera, Chlorhexidine mouthwash, Base formula
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Misr International University
Gingivitis
Effectiveness of Oil Pulling Using Oils in Comparison With Mouthwash for Gingivitis
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily oil pulling with coconut oil or sesame oil works as effectively as a standard mouthwash to treat gum swelling and redness (gingivitis) in adults aged 18 to 55 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07892235
- Testing
- coconut oil, Sesame Oil, 0.2% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Bahria University
Gingivitis, Gingival Bleeding
Safety and Efficacy of Flaus Electric Flosser on Plaque and Gingivitis Compared to a Manual Toothbrush
This is a study to evaluate the safety and the efficacy of an electric flosser (interproximal cleaning aid), when used with a manual toothbrush, on gingivitis and dental plaque removal.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, Gingival Bleeding, Dental Plaque
- Trial name
- NCT07779564
- Testing
- Electric Flosser, Manual Toothbrush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Flaus, Inc
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
Gingivitis
Clinical Study Examining the Control of Plaque and Gingivitis
The objective of this six-month clinical investigation is to evaluate the efficacy of a silica-free meridol toothpaste versus Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste in the control of established dental plaque and gingivitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07842978
- Testing
- Silica Free Meridol, Meridol, Colgate Dental Product
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Gingival Inflammation, Dental Plaque
Bacteria in Dental Plaque and Atheroma Plaque
Periodontitis is considered a focus of infection where oral bacteria, bacterial by-products or inflammatory mediators can interact with other parts of the organism via the blood.
- Conditions
- Gingival Inflammation, Dental Plaque, Atheroma Plaque, Oral Bacteria
- Trial name
- NCT07100574
- Testing
- atheroma plaque, dental plaque
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University
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
Periodontitis, Dental Plaque
Powered vs. Manual Toothbrushing in Stage 3-4 Periodontitis
This study compares the effectiveness of powered and manual toothbrushes in reducing gum bleeding and dental plaque in people with stage 3 or 4 periodontitis.
- Conditions
- Periodontitis, Dental Plaque, Gingival Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT06980714
- Testing
- Powered, Manual
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of L'Aquila
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
A Study Investigating Gingival Crevicular Fluid Biomarkers Following Use of a Commercially Available Toothpaste Containing Stannous Fluoride
The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, sensitivity, and interpretability of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) cytokine biomarkers as early indicators of tissue recovery following use of commercial dentifrice compared…
- Trial name
- NCT07842042
- Testing
- Test Toothpaste, Regular Fluoride Toothpaste
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HALEON
Periodontitis, Alzheimer Disease
Nalysis of the Periodontal Microbiota in Elderly Subjects With and Without Alzheimer's Disease: a Case Control Study
The neurological disorders that accompany aging represent a major public health problem. The management of these diseases is a major medical and social priority.
- Trial name
- ORAMICAL (NCT05077618)
- Testing
- sampling of dental plaque and blood sample during the treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Plaque, Dental, Gingivitis
Imaging-based Assessment of Oral Biofilm and Gingival Health
The purpose of this research study is to develop a better way of measuring the health of patients' mouth using photographs and imaging software.
- Trial name
- NCT05470023
- Testing
- OTC Toothpastes or Mouthrinses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 275 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
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
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
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
Dental Caries
SDF vs Fluoride Varnish for Streptococcus Mutans Reduction in Children
This randomized split-mouth clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) versus 5% sodium fluoride varnish (FV) in reducing salivary Streptococcus mutans levels in children with bilateral…
- Trial name
- Streptococcus (NCT07181967)
- Testing
- Sodium Fluoride Varnish (5%), Silver Diamine Fluoride (38%)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University