Evaluation of Radiation-Free Caries Detection Integrated Into Intraoral Scanners Compared With Co… (NCT07342595) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Radiation-Free Caries Detection Integrated Into Intraoral Scanners Compared With Conventional Diagnostic Methods
Switzerland50 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate if an intraoral scanning device with an integrated radiation-free caries detection tool (near-infrared light) can detect early tooth decay.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Can the tool find tooth decay as accurately as traditional visual and X-ray examinations? How reliable is the tool when used by different dentists?
Participants will:
* Have one tooth scheduled for extraction. This tooth and its adjacent teeth need to be examined before the extraction by using the intraoral scanner with the caries detection tool, which takes about 5 extra minutes. Those results will be compared to the standard dental examination, including visual inspection and X-rays.
* Allow investigators to check the extracted tooth and the neighboring teeth directly after extraction to see if any carious lesion is visible.
This study does not involve any drugs or invasive procedures beyond the planned tooth extraction, and participants will not be exposed to extra radiation. The results will help dentists detect tooth decay, which may allow less invasive treatments and better prevention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All genders, minimum age for participation is 18 years
* Presence of a tooth, that is already scheduled for extraction (indication for extraction diagnosed during the normal clinical service independently of this study by a qualified dentist)
* Availability of a radiograph (X-ray) showing the tooth to be extracted along with adjacent teeth
* Signed informed consent after a comprehensive explanation of the study is available
Exclusion Criteria:
* participants under the age of 18
* Addicts or participants with impaired cognitive abilities that do not allow the participant to assess the scope of the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
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Performance of the caries detection tool, integrated in intraoral scanning system in terms of sensitivity, specificity and reliability.