CompletedNot Applicable

Can Surface Roughness Predict Progression of Tooth Wear?

30 participantsStarted 2017-01-10

Plain-language summary

The clinical study was a single-blind, randomised intervention study to measure surface changes of polished and unpolished enamel in situ following an orange juice acid challenge. Ethical approval for the study was granted by the Stanmore Health Research Authority REC ref 15/LO/0417, and the study was conducted per the guidelines for Good Clinical Practice. The study investigated a total 6 erosion regimes divided in 3 different erosion times plus ex vivo immersion in orange juice drink versus in vivo rinsing of the same orange juice drink.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * mild erosive tooth wear maximum score of 2 in each sextant and cumulative score no more than 8, aged 18 years and over, willing to participate, not enrolled in any other research, more than 20 anterior and posterior teeth, no active carious lesions and a maximum BPE score of 2 in one sextant (no periodontal disease). Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy or breast feeding, medical history likely to impact on attendance or mobility, insulin dependent diabetes, saliva diagnoses (xerostomia), lower orthodontic appliances, dentine hypersensitivity, defective restoration of the occlusal or incisal surfaces of upper anterior teeth and first molars and any condition that precluded consumption of 300 ml of orange juice a day for 5 consecutive days.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Microhardness (KHN)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03178968

SponsorKing's College London

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-05-29

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