Clinical trials: Biofilms
Tooth Stain
Guided Biofilm Therapy Versus Conventional Polishing for Tooth Re-Staining
This study compared Guided Biofilm Therapy with conventional polishing in adults with visible extrinsic tooth staining. Each participant received Guided Biofilm Therapy on one side of the mouth and conventional polishing on the…
- Trial name
- NCT07799558
- Testing
- Guided Biofilm Therapy, Conventional Polishing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Biofilm, Dental Plaque
Comparison of Biofilm Characteristics Between an in Situ Biofilm Model of Supragingival Plaque and Natural Teeth
The purpose of this study is to determine in situ the bacterial viability, thickness and bacterial diversity of a biofilm formed on different substrates in comparison to a naturally tooth-formed oral biofilm.
- Trial name
- NCT02769260
- Testing
- Toothbrushing
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Healthy
Collection of Dental Plaque and Saliva for Studies of Bacterial Colonization of Teeth
This study will explore how bacteria colonize human teeth and how this process changes over the lifetime of individuals. It will include an investigation of transmission of bacteria that initiate colonization between adults and…
- Trial name
- NCT00098267
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Epilepsy, Gingivitis
Air Polishing Effect on Biological, Clinical and Patient-reported Experience Among Epileptic and Non-epileptic Children
In epileptic and non Epileptic children, the full dentition of each patient was split into four quadrants, starting from the upper right quadrant (1) and moving clockwise until the lower right quadrant (4).
- Trial name
- NCT06144034
- Testing
- Air polishing with erythritol powder, Conventional treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Jordan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah University Hospital
Dental Biofilm Accumulation
RCT: Enzyme Blend Toothpaste on Dental Biofilm Plaque Accumulation
The aim of the study is to investigate whether brushing twice a day with a toothpaste (Biofresh Clean) containing a blend of alpha-amylase and gluco-amylase improves oral health outcomes over a 14-day period.
- Trial name
- NCT07079683
- Testing
- Toothpaste Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novozymes A/S
Intrabony Periodontal Defect
Comparison of MIST With PRF and GBT With PRF in the Treatment of Intrabony Periodontal Defect. A Prospective RCT
The aim is to evaluate in a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical study the healing of a MIST procedure combined with PRF, or GBT combined with PRF.
- Trial name
- NCT06768424
- Testing
- Guided biofilm therapy, Platelet Rich Fibrin, Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Peri-implantitis
Effect of Metallic Particles on the Progression of Peri-Implantitis
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the presence and characteristics of metallic micro- and nanoparticles in peri-implant tissues and their potential association with peri-implantitis progression, the…
- Trial name
- NCT07792499
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Barcelona
Poly(Lactide-co-glycolide) Sutures, Suture Resorption
Comparative Analysis of fast-and Slow-absorbable Poly(Lactose-co-glycolide) Sutures in Oral Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study aims to compare slow-resorbing and fast-resorbing sutures used after the surgical extraction of lower third molars. Sutures are routinely placed after wisdom tooth removal to promote hemostasis.
- Conditions
- Poly(Lactide-co-glycolide) Sutures, Suture Resorption, Third Molar Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07498361
- Testing
- Fast absorbable sutures application, Standard absorbable sutures application
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Padova, School of Dental Medicine
Dental Plaque
Efficacy of Two Chlorhexidine Solutions to Control the Initial Subgingival Biofilm Formation
The aim of the study is to compare the effect of a suspension containing chlorhexidine and alcohol and another one containing clorhexidine with no alcohol in dynamic of the subgingival biofilm formation versus a Placebo…
- Trial name
- NCT02656251
- Testing
- 0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol, 0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Peri-Implant Health, Implant Complication
Influence of Zirconia Abutments on Peri-Implant Tissues in Single-Tooth Restorations
Objectives: To compare the influence of pre-fabricated titanium abutments and customized milled zirconia abutments on implant biocompatibility and the peri-implant region, as well as on radiographic bone loss and oral…
- Conditions
- Peri-Implant Health, Implant Complication, Prosthesis and Implants
- Trial name
- NCT07456163
- Testing
- Pre-fabricated standardized titanium abutments, Customized anatomical zirconia abutments
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Peri-implant Mucositis
Non-surgical Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis: FMUD vs FMUD and Air-Flow Master Piezon®
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the adjunctive effect of glycine-powder air-polishing (GPAP) to full-mouth ultrasonic debridement (Fm-UD) in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis, and to determine the predictive…
- Trial name
- NCT05801315
- Testing
- Glycine powder air polishing, Full mouth ultrasonic debridement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Siena
Dental Hygiene, Probiotics, Periodontitis
Probiotic Nanofiber Floss and Subgingival Pathogen Suppression
This randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial evaluated the effect of a probiotic-containing nanofiber dental floss on subgingival red complex periopathogens and gingival health in periodontally healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Dental Hygiene, Probiotics, Periodontitis, Prevention of Dental Caries, Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07149493
- Testing
- Probiotic nanofiber floss
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic
Peridontal Disease, Periodontal Inflammation
Analysis of the Impact of Contemporary Subgingival Debridement Techniques on Immunological Biomarkers in Gingival Crevicular Fluid
AIM: This prospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of two distinct non-surgical periodontal therapy modalities in patients diagnosed with Stage 1 and Stage 2 periodontitis.
- Conditions
- Peridontal Disease, Periodontal Inflammation, Periodontitis, Adult
- Trial name
- NCT07243145
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcen Ozcan Bulut
Dental Plaque
Efficacy of a Triclosan Formulation to Control the Initial Subgingival Biofilm Formation
The aim of the study is to compare the effect of a suspension containing Triclosan in dynamic of the subgingival biofilm formation versus a Placebo suspension.
- Trial name
- NCT02192060
- Testing
- Test - Using of a suspension containing Triclosan, Control - Using of a suspension without Triclosan
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Severe Periodontitis, Acute Inflammatory Response
IFI16 is a Periodontitis Modulating Protein
To characterize the expression of Interferon gamma inducible protein 16 (IFI16) and Absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) in gingival tissues in an inflammatory response using an acrylic mouthguard (also referred to as a stent) induced…
- Trial name
- IFI (NCT03513497)
- Testing
- Customized acrylic mouthguard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Pit and Fissure Sealant Retention, Dental Caries
Clinical Evaluation of the Retention of Fissure Sealants Applied Following Guided Biofilm Therapy and Conventional Polishing
This randomized split-mouth clinical trial will compare two methods of occlusal surface cleaning before pit and fissure sealant placement in children aged 6-10 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07725133
- Testing
- Device: Guided Biofilm Therapy with erythritol, Device: Conventional Polishing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Biofilm Removal, Gingival Abrasion
Capacity of Biofilm Removal and Gingival Abrasion After Utilization Medium and Soft Toothbrushes
This study compared the removal of dental biofilm between soft and medium toothbrushes. The patients refrained from performing mechanical or chemical plaque control for 96 hours to allow dental biofilm accumulation on the tooth…
- Trial name
- NCT01125007
- Testing
- Two kind toothbrushes
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Franciscan University Center
Problems With Dentures
Evaluation of Sodium Hypochlorite as a Denture Cleanser
The present study tried to integrate all aspects of denture care: patient satisfaction with the treatment, denture decontamination and base material defects after decontamination processing.
- Trial name
- NCT01616355
- Testing
- Sodium hypochlorite immersion
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Candida Infection, Denture Stomatitis
The Anti-microbial Effect of Titanium Dioxide Nano Particles in Complete Dentures Made for Edentulous Patients
Although cleaning dentures by immersion in chemical denture cleaning solutions is effective in reducing the number of bacteria, a large number remains adhering to the denture surface.
- Trial name
- NCT03666195
- Testing
- Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Healthy Adults, Plaque, Dental
Photodynamic Treatment in the Management of Residual Biofilm - a Crossover Study
This research introduces a home-use dual-light antibacterial medical device and its possible added value as part of traditional dental self-care.
- Trial name
- NCT06860321
- Testing
- Adjunct antibacterial home-use dual-light medical device, Regular oral self care
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy