A multi-site observational study looking at the risk factors associated with tooth sensitivity, receding gums and tooth wear

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dentine hypersensitivityTooth wearRecessionClinical loss of attachmentOral hygiene habitsDietary habits; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN58051079
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Bristol

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-10-29
• Study Completion: 2022-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 8 July 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 3551

Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy participants of either gender who are attending a general dental practice for an appointment with a dental professional
2. Aged 18 or over
3. Understand and are willing, able and likely to comply with all study procedures and restrictions
4. Accept the form of the study and signs a declaration of informed consent
5. In good health (see exclusion criteria below)
6. Have a minimum of 10 teeth not including implants or teeth with crowns or bridges

Exclusion Criteria

1. Incapable of responding to the questions
2. Immediate employee of the sponsor or the research team conducting the study. Employees of the Sponsor or research site not associated with the research team are eligible to participate.
3. Women known to be pregnant
4. Currently using maxillary or mandibular orthodontic appliances
5. Used analgesic (pain relieving) drugs or had used a topical analgesic in the preceding 24 hours
6. Required antibiotic cover (following infectious endocarditis, using prosthetic cardiac valves)
7. Having pathology – haemophilia, using anti-coagulants (including plaque anti-aggregants)
8. Anyone who in the investigators opinion is not suitable to take part in the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified