Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Prevention and Arrest of Root Caries Lesions with High Fluoride Concentration Mouthwash Versus Normal Fluoride Concentration Mouthwash in Elderly Patients

Switzerland69 participantsStarted 2023-02-01

Plain-language summary

The study evaluats the effectiveness of regular fluoride 220 ppm F with erythritol and high fluoride 500 ppm F with erythritol mouthwashes against a placebo (regular fluoride 220 ppm F mouthwash) in the prevention of new root caries lesions.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥60 years * Dentinal root caries lesions with no painful symptomology * Minimum of 3 teeth present in the mouth * Can follow instructions for oral hygiene Exclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic carious teeth * Root surface active lesion which is easily penetrated by sharp probe with light force (ICDAS Grade 3 and soft needs to be filled) * 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

What they're measuring

Incidence of new root surface caries (RCnew) on the exposed sound root surfaces

Timeframe: 180 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06723054

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

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12

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