Status:

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Kissing As a Protective Factor Against Acidic PH in Saliva

Lead Sponsor:

Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil

Conditions:

Dental Caries

Tooth Demineralization

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The pH of saliva can be acidic or alkaline; When it is acidic, the tooth enamel is demineralized, that is, weakened. Additionally, bacteria in the mouth can increase and cause infections such as cavit...

Detailed Description

The goal of this intervention study will be to determine if oral kissing between two people can increase salivary pH more quickly after drinking artificial juices, soft drinks, or (non-alcoholic) beer...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • They must be in good health
  • They must have good oral health according to the raised loss and observed index.
  • They will be between 18 and 30 years old to reduce the probability of consuming medications that alter salivary pH.

Exclusion

  • Be taking medications that alter the pH of saliva.
  • Have abscesses in the oral cavity

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 30 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 20 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

45 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06501729

Start Date

July 30 2024

End Date

November 20 2025

Last Update

December 17 2024

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School of Dentistry of the Catholic University Santiago de Guayaquil

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador, 17-11-5058