Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Calcium Glycerophosphate (CaGP) - Fluoride Dentifrice on Dental Biofilm pH

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of Paraíba

Collaborating Sponsors:

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel

Conditions:

Dental Caries

Eligibility:

All Genders

19-30 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the buffering effect of a calcium glycerophosphate-fluoride (CaGP-F) dentifrice on in vivo dental biofilm after a cariogenic challenge and evaluate its probabl...

Detailed Description

Although the mechanisms of action of fluoride are reasonably understood, the mechanism of calcium phosphate and calcium glycerophosphate (CaGP) are still a matter of debate. It has been suggested that...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • to live in a non-fluoridated area
  • to have at least 20 natural teeth
  • signed a consent form agreeing to carefully follow the research instructions

Exclusion

  • presence of active caries lesions
  • periodontal disease
  • use of antibiotics/medication.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00875212

Start Date

January 1 2006

End Date

July 1 2008

Last Update

October 15 2009

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Health Science Centre at the Federal University of Paraiba

João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, 58051900