Comparative evaluation of nanoparticle containing fluoride gel and regular topical fluoride gel.
Phase 2
Completed
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2018/05/013848
- Lead Sponsor
- Anusha R
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
1.Participants who report to the department of orthodontics for correction of mal-alignment.
2.Participants with age 15-30 years and give a written consent to participate in this study.
3.Participants who are indicated for extraction of premolars bilaterally in at least one arch for orthodontic correction.
Exclusion Criteria
1.Participants who have systemic disorders and/or who are under medications which will affect their oral health.
2.Participants who are indicated for orthodontic correction without extraction of teeth.
3.Participants who have, or have developed any acute dental problems during the study period which require emergency care.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Surface enamel fluoride uptake by acid etch biopsy as suggested by Brunn et al in 1975Timepoint: Baseline, 24hours, 30th day
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Fluoride retained in the tooth enamel with the help of scanning electron microscope imagingTimepoint: After 30 days post extraction of the respective teeth