Status:
UNKNOWN
Effectiveness of Different Toothpastes in Treating White Spot Lesions
Lead Sponsor:
Mansoura University
Conditions:
White Spot Lesions [Initial Caries] on Smooth Surface of Tooth
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized clinical trial and laboratory study was conducted to: Compare the effectiveness of zinc-carbonated nano-hydroxyapatite, arginine, and fluoride-containing toothpastes for treating whit...
Detailed Description
White spot lesions (WSLs), defined as "white opacity," occur as a result of subsurface enamel demineralization that is located on smooth surfaces of teeth. The reason for the white appearance is the c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Completion of fixed appliance therapy within the past 1 week.
- Presence of at least one post-orthodontic white spot lesion on the labial surfaces of the six maxillary anterior teeth with a score of 1 or 2 on International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II).
Exclusion
- Previous or planned treatment of WSLs.
- Cavitated enamel surface.
- Teeth with any composite restorations, veneers, crowns.
- Surface defects (developmental defects, fluorosis, intrinsic and extrinsic discolorations, etc.).
- Smoking habits.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 30 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06128434
Start Date
November 30 2023
End Date
April 1 2025
Last Update
May 14 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Egypt, 35516