Comparison of Erythritol Air-Polishing and Conventional Polishing Following Ultrasonic Scaling on… (NCT07730658) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Erythritol Air-Polishing and Conventional Polishing Following Ultrasonic Scaling on the Relapse of Chromogenic Tooth Staining in Children
Turkey (Türkiye)56 participantsStarted 2026-07-07
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the effect of erythritol air-polishing and conventional polishing following ultrasonic scaling on the relapse of chromogenic tooth staining in children aged 4-13 years attending the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry for routine dental examination.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Does erythritol air-polishing reduce the relapse of chromogenic tooth staining compared with conventional polishing following ultrasonic scaling?
* Is there a difference in the time to relapse of chromogenic tooth staining between the two polishing techniques?
Researchers will compare conventional polishing (prophylaxis paste and a polishing brush) following ultrasonic scaling with erythritol air-polishing performed using the EMS air-polishing device following ultrasonic scaling to determine whether one method is more effective in preventing or delaying the relapse of chromogenic tooth staining.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 13 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 4-13 years.
* Absence of oral diseases, including gingivitis and oral mucosal diseases.
* No orthodontic appliances.
* No history of iron supplementation or professional fluoride treatment within the previous 3 months.
* Systemically healthy children.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of oral diseases, including periodontitis, salivary gland diseases, or oral mucosal diseases.
* History of autoimmune disease.
* Antibiotic use within the previous 3 months.
* Consumption of tannin-containing beverages (e.g., tea, coffee, or similar beverages) within the previous 1 month.
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
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
1
Black Stain Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after polishing, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, and 6 months