Efficacy of fluoride gel on incipient enamel lesions: a randomized clinical trial

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• Conditions: Dental caries. Dental Caries Activity Tests; C07.793.720.210; E06.342.250

• Registration Number: RBR-37v5s3
• Lead Sponsor: Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-05-14
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Data analysis completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Have at least one incipient enamel lesion in vestibular, palatal or occlusal surface in deciduous or permanent dentition; Have
access to fluoridated water and use fluoridated toothpaste.

Exclusion Criteria

Systemic alterations that may interfere in the development of caries; Have received topical fluoride in the last six months; Cognitive impairment who can not adhere to treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate the efficacy of the association of fluoridated gel with hygiene and diet instructions on the inactivation of active carious lesions without cavity, evaluating the clinical alterations through visual-tactile examination. Data collected at the beginning, during and after treatment of the disease.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Frequency of topical gel applications fluoride required for the inactivation of caries lesions, evaluating the clinical alterations through visual-tactile examination. Data collected at the beginning, during and after treatment of the disease.