Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Root Caries Excavation with Air Water/powder Prophylaxis Device for ART Restorations

Switzerland62 participantsStarted 2021-09-30

Plain-language summary

The main objective of this RCT is to compare the efficacy of a powder/water jet prophylaxis device and conventional hand excavation in excavating root surface caries, with regard to restoration survival/success in older adults. The secondary outcome of this RCT is to assess the participants' treatment preferences for the received treatment with regard to the procedures involved and in the invasiveness of the procedures carried out during the ART restoration.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria * Adults ≥65 years * Dentinal root caries lesions with no painful symptomology * Can follow instructions for oral hygiene * Not dependent for care for their ADLs. Exclusion criteria: * Symptomatic carious teeth * Non-carious attrition, erosion or abrasion cavities * Periodontally compromised teeth with Grade 3 mobility, and active signs of infections. * Not willing or able to sign informed consent Post-hoc exclusion: * Participant withdraws consent * Medical reasons.

What they're measuring

Restoration Success rate

Timeframe: 1 year, year 1

Restoration survival rate

Timeframe: 1 year, year 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04822246

SponsorMurali Srinivasan, Dr. med. dent., BDS, MDS, MBA, MAS

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09

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