An in situ study to determine the effects of calcium-based toothpaste in orthodontic patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dental caries; Oral Health; Dental caries, unspecified

• Registration Number: ISRCTN04899524
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Liverpool (UK)

Brief Summary

2017 results in: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28681698

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-01-27
• Study Completion: 2014-07-01
• Last Update Posted: 30 April 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

The subjects are required:
1. To be between the ages of 12 to 17 years
2. To have adequate space between their last premolar and 1st standing molar to allow placement of the carrier on the archwire
3. To be in a suitable rigid archwire to allow placement of carrier
4. To be in good general health and oral health

Exclusion Criteria

The subjects will be excluded if:
1. They are allergic to milk products
2. They are taking or have taken antibiotics in the last 2 months
3. Unable to maintain adequate oral hygiene

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified