Effect of a chlorhexidine-modified filling to treat root decay on cariogenic bacteria in elderly participants: A feasibility study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Root caries; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001651471
• Lead Sponsor: Prof. Paul Brunton

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-11-30
• Study Completion: 2020-10-06
• Last Update Posted: 27 December 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 26

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients who are 18 years and older (females and males)
2. Patients who are partially or fully dentate
3. Patients who have at least two root caries lesions which requires operative intervention.
4. Patients who are willingly to provide signed informed consent.
5. Patients who are willing to follow the research schedule for the period of the study. who are

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with no natural teeth.
2. Patients currently having antibiotic therapy or within 4 weeks of completion of a course of therapy with antibiotics.
3. Patients who are currently receiving or who have had radiotherapy of the head and neck region within the last 12 months.
4. Patients who are currently using or who have used toothpastes and/or mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine within the last 4 weeks.
5. Patients who have active periodontal disease which is likely to require treatment such as root surface debridement (RSD) during the study.
6. Patients who have any condition (including an allergy to chlorhexidine) which could be expected to interfere with the patients safety during the study.
7. Patients who demonstrate an inability to comply with study procedures.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified