Status:
COMPLETED
A Comparison Between Orthodontic and Non-orthodontic Patients on Oral Indexes and Salivary pH and Quality
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pavia
Conditions:
Dental Plaque
Saliva Altered
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-14 years
Brief Summary
This study aims to assess the caries susceptibility in pediatric patients aged 6-14 years old using Saliva-Check Buffer salivary tests. A total of 40 patients will be enrolled, divided into two groups...
Detailed Description
This study aims to assess the caries susceptibility in pediatric patients aged 6-14 years old using Saliva-Check Buffer salivary tests. A total of 40 patients will be enrolled, divided into two groups...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients about to begin orthodontic treatment or already undergoing orthodontic therapy
- Willingness to undergo Saliva-Check Buffer salivary tests.
- Parental or legal guardian consent for participation in the study.
Exclusion
- Patients with systemic medical conditions that may affect the results of salivary tests.
- Patients unwilling or unable to cooperate for saliva sample collection required for the tests.
- Patients who have taken antibiotics or other medications that could influence saliva composition in the weeks prior to testing.
- Patients with oral anomalies that may interfere with data collection or affect test results.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 15 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 18 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06922799
Start Date
April 15 2025
End Date
May 18 2025
Last Update
May 23 2025
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Unit of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry - Section of Dentistry - Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatrics - University of Pavia
Pavia, Lombardy, Italy, 27100