Clinical trials: Tooth Plaque
White Spot Lesions, Dental Plaque
AI-Generated WhatsApp Reminders vs. No Reminders: Impact on Oral Health in Young Adults
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence-generated WhatsApp reminders on improving oral hygiene practices among individuals aged 20-40 years visiting the periodontal clinic at…
- Conditions
- White Spot Lesions, Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health
- Trial name
- NCT06897033
- Testing
- Health education followed by AI-generated Whatsapp reminders, Oral Health Education
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
An Investigation of the Efficacy of OHEM for Improving Oral Hygiene in Children
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of conducting a larger Randomized Controlled Trial to compare three oral health education delivery methods to a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT06356402
- Testing
- Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) lecture, Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) exhibition, Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) demonstration
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 540 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
Periodontitis, Peri-implant Mucositis
Biological Responses Affecting Early-stage Dental Implant Placement in Patients With History of Periodontitis
This prospective parallel, double-blind, four-arm randomised controlled clinical study is planned to assess the difference in the level of the inflammatory biomarkers expressed following the placement of the first dental implant…
- Conditions
- Periodontitis, Peri-implant Mucositis, Peri-Implantitis
- Trial name
- NCT05834946
- Testing
- Megagen implant placement, Biomate-Swiss implant
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Dental Plaque Accumulation, Oral Hygiene Education
Mosque-based Oral Health Intervention Using Solomon Design
This quasi-experimental study evaluates a mosque-based oral health education intervention ("Smile With Prophet", SWP) among adult male mosque attendees in Dhaka, Bangladesh, using a Solomon four-group design.
- Trial name
- NCT07584512
- Testing
- Smile With Prophet (SWP)
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Orthodontic Appliances, Adverse Effects,Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Periodontal Diseases
Digital Manufacturing and Periodontal Performance of CAD/CAM-Customized Orthodontic Molar Bands Compared With Standard Stainless-Steel Bands
his prospective randomized clinical trial aimed to compare periodontal outcomes associated with CAD/CAM-customized orthodontic molar bands and conventional preformed stainless-steel molar bands in adolescents undergoing fixed…
- Trial name
- NCT07526805
- Testing
- Stainless-Steel Orthodontic Molar Bands
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Dimitrie Cantemir University
Healthy Subjects
Effect of a Commercial Cosmetic Mouth Rinse on Plaque Re-growth
A clinical study to evaluate the effect of a commercial mouth rinse on plaque re-growth
- Trial name
- NCT01122862
- Testing
- 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthrinse, Cosmetic mouthrinse, Sterile water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Dental Plaque
A Study to Investigate the Antimicrobial Activity of 2 Test Toothpastes
The aim of this exploratory study is to assess the ability of two test toothpastes containing 0.6% w/w zinc chloride stabilised with sodium citrate in a sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)-containing base to reduce glycolytic metabolism…
- Trial name
- NCT02856880
- Testing
- Test zinc-IPMP toothpaste, Test zinc non- IPMP toothpaste, Positive control
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Gingivitis
Propolis Containing Chewing Gum and Gingivitis
Propolis is a natural, non-toxic, sticky substance produced by honeybees that can kill bacteria, fungi, and larvae invading the beehive. It has been used in the treatment of infections and healing of wounds and burns for years.
- Trial name
- NCT06685419
- Testing
- Propolis containing gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- naksaka
Orthodontic Pain (D013850), Malocclusion
Comparison of Three Orthodontic Separators for Pain, Plaque, and Tooth Separation
Orthodontic separators are small devices placed between teeth before fitting braces to create space for bands. This procedure may cause pain, discomfort, and changes in oral hygiene, which can affect plaque buildup and daily…
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Pain (D013850), Malocclusion, Orthodontic Treatment
- Trial name
- SEP-ORTHO (NCT07532044)
- Testing
- Elastomeric Separator, Kesling Separator, Tie wire separator
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Islamabad Medical and Dental College
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
Clinical Study Comparing Dental Plaque and Gingivitis Reduction After Using One of Three Oral Hygiene Multi-component Regimens (Using of a Manual Toothbrush, a Toothpaste and a Mouthwash)
The objective of this clinical research study is to assess the efficacy of a commercially available triclosan/copolymer toothpaste compared to a commercially available oral hygiene multi-component regimen encompassing the use of…
- Trial name
- NCT02366689
- Testing
- Triclosan/fluoride toothpaste, stannous fluoride toothpaste, fluoride only toothpaste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Peri-Implantitis, Plaque, Dental
Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy in the Management of Peri-implantitis
This early-stage study is designed to determine the efficacy of the Lumoral method in periimplantitis. Improved supragingival plaque control can help to also sustain subgingival plaque management in the long term.
- Trial name
- NCT06017817
- Testing
- Lumoral Treatment, Standard oral hygiene instructions, Scaling and root planing (SRP
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effectiveness of Picture Exchange Communication System on Gingival Health of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a communication system for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a PECS-based tooth-brushing program on gingival…
- Trial name
- NCT03791385
- Testing
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jordan University of Science and Technology
Obesity, Obesity, Childhood
Associations Between Obesity, Dental Caries, Erosive Tooth Wear and Periodontal Disease in Adolescents: A Case Control-study
Objectives To compare oral health (dental caries, periodontal status, and erosive tooth wear (ETW)), diet and oral hygiene habits between obese and normal weight adolescents, and to explore possible risk associations.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Childhood, Tooth Wear, Tooth Erosion
- Trial name
- NCT05146557
- Testing
- Dental examination
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Plaque, Gum Disease
A New Mouthwash on Reducing Dental Plaque and Helping Prevent Gum Problems
This 6-month clinical study was designed to investigate clinical efficacy on plaque and gingivitis for the Meridol Base Mouthwash containing 0.2% zinc lactate, 0.17% amine fluoride and 0.0275% sodium fluoride as compared to a…
- Trial name
- NCT05821712
- Testing
- 0.2% zinc lactate, 0.17% amine fluoride and 0.0275% sodium fluoride Mouthwash, 0.057% sodium fluoride Mouthwash
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Tooth Decay, Cavities of Teeth
Plaque Removal Effectiveness of a Flossing Device Compared to the Conventional Flossing in Adults
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness in plaque removal of the new device; Dental floss holders and compare the results to the conventional way of flossing.
- Conditions
- Tooth Decay, Cavities of Teeth, Gingivitis, Plaque
- Trial name
- NCT06318819
- Testing
- Dental Floss Holders
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maha A. Bahammam
Periodontitis, Wound Healing
Effectiveness of Three Different Mouthrinses in Dental Plaque Control and Early Wound Healing
Aim: This study compared the effectiveness of three different mouthrinses (alcohol and non-alcohol chlorhexidine, alkyl dimethyl glycine / alkyl dimethyl amine oxide - C31G) in plaque control and early wound healing…
- Trial name
- NCT03119831
- Testing
- Alcohol-based Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%, Alcohol-free Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%, C31G
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Evaluations, Diagnostic Self, Antimicrobial
ZnO Nanoparticles Coated Orthodontic Molar Tube
Orthodontic treatment is an elective procedure to improve the patient's dentofacial appearance. The complex design of fixed appliances provides a platform that leads to increased plaque accumulation around orthodontic brackets.
- Conditions
- Evaluations, Diagnostic Self, Antimicrobial, Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Bacterial Overgrowth
- Trial name
- ZnONPs (NCT06089720)
- Testing
- Zinc oxide nanoparticle coated orthodontic molar tubes (experimental), orthodontic molar tubes (control)
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Dental Plaque
Dental Office Prevention Strategies for Children
The overall goal of this study is to improve the standard of care in treating young children who often suffer from chronic caries (dental decay).
- Trial name
- NCT02004990
- Testing
- Single cleansing procedure of 10% Povidone Iodine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Gingivitis
A Study to Determine the Effects of Adding an Experimental Device With Mouthrinse to Oral Care Regimen
The study will determine the effects of adding mechanical plaque control to a person's oral care regimen. Participants who qualify to participate in the study will will have an equal chance of being assigned to one of three…
- Trial name
- NCT01419626
- Testing
- Interdental cleaning device with water, Interdental cleaning device with essential-oil mouthrinse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide
Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
A Comparative Study of Electric Toothbrushes for the Efficacy Plaque Removal and the Effect on Plaque Accumulation and Gingivitis.
It is well accepted that the greatest contributor to the health of the periodontium and dentition is regular and thorough dental plaque removal, typically by means of adequate toothbrushing.
- Trial name
- NCT03416985
- Testing
- Oral B Healthy Clean Manual Toothbrush, BURST Sonic Oral Care, Philipps Sonicare DiamondClean 300 Series
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles