CompletedPhase 1/2

Non-invasive Treatment of Root Caries in Older Adults

Chile345 participantsStarted 2014-07

Plain-language summary

This study aims to test the effectiveness in reducing or arresting root caries lesion in community-dwelling elderly subjects by using high fluoridated toothpaste. A double blinded RCT will be conducted with two arms; 5000 ppm F and 1450 ppm F toothpaste. Dentifrices will be delivered to the participants in a blind format and they will be instructed to brush twice per day. Follow-up will be carries out every 6 months for two years to assess: * Root caries incidence. * Lesion arresting * Changes in salivary flow * Microbiology pattern shift * Variations in oral health- related quality of life by OHIP-14 Sp

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 60 + years old * community-dwelling * living in a community with fluoridated water * had five or more of their own teeth * with ≥ 1 root caries lesion Exclusion Criteria: * cognitive impairment * alcoholism

What they're measuring

Root Caries Activity

Timeframe: After 2 years of follow up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02647203

SponsorUniversity of Talca

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-11

Results submitted2018-11-03

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