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Efficacy of Remineralizing Products Used in Molar Grooves: Evaluation With Diagnodent Pen and Diagnocam

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Enamel Caries
Interventions
Other: Home use
Registration Number
NCT06425536
Lead Sponsor
University of Pavia
Brief Summary

To evaluate the efficacy of enamel remineralization by biomimetic hydroxyapatite contained in microRepair-based Biorepair Total Protection toothpaste compared to the use of Bio Enamel Caries and Erosion toothpaste based on Fluoro-Hydroxyapatite and BioActive Complex, evaluated with Diagnodent Pen and Diagnocam.

Detailed Description

The recruited patients will be divided into:

Group 1: Active group 20 patients undergoing quarterly oral hygiene sessions and home treatment using Biorepair Total Protection toothpaste 2 times/day

Gruppo 2: Active group 20 patients undergoing quarterly oral hygiene sessions and home treatment using Curasept Biosmalto Caries and Erosion toothpaste 2 times/day

For both groups, Diagnodent Pen will be used to evaluate the degree of demineralization, while Diagnocam will be used as qualitative evaluation.

Other clinical indices to be collected are: plaque index (PI), bleeding index (BOP), basic erosive wear examination (BEWE), Schiff Air Index (SAI).

The time frames of the study are:

* T0: baseline

* T1: after 1 month

* T2: after 3 months

* T3: after 6 months

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • First permanent molars erupted and completely healthy
  • Patients presenting C1 values 0-12 and C2 values 13-24 of the Diagnodent Pen
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with Diagnodent-stimulated value > 25
  • Patients with groove sealings of sealed permanent first molars or composite restorations
  • First molars with extensive demineralizations (Molar Incisor Hypomineralization, fluorosis, white/brown spots)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Biosmalto Caries and ErosionHome use-
Biorepair Total protection toothpasteHome use-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Diagnodent Pen valueStudy begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Scores (according to the manufacturer):

0 - 12: Normal prophylaxis (such as fluoride toothpaste) 13 - 24: Intensive prophylaxis (e.g. fluoridation, remineralisation) \> 25: Minimally invasive restorative procedures, composite filling materials and intensive prophylaxis (e.g. remineralisation, Air Abrasion, SONICflex micro), conventional restoration with large lesions, depending on risk assessment and findings.

Change in Diagnocam valueStudy begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Qualitative evaluation.

Change in Schiff Air IndexStudy begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

0: the subject did not respond to air blasting;

1. the subject responded to air blasting;

2. the subject responded to air blasting and requested discontinuation;

3. the subject responded to air blasting, requested discontinuation and considered the stimulus to be painful.

Change in Bleeding on ProbingStudy begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Site-specific assessment of the presence or absence of gum bleeding after the insertion of the periodontal probe for the detection of PPD, detected on 6 sites.

Percentage of sites with bleeding on probing determines the BOP%.

Change in Plaque IndexStudy begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Evaluation of the presence of plaque on the 4 surfaces of teeth on the total amount of dental surfaces.

Formula = n ° sites with plaque / total n ° of dental surfaces x100

Change in Basic Erosive Wear ExaminationStudy begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Scoring criteria (Barlet et al., 2008):

0: no erosive tooth wear;

1. initial loss of surface texture;

2. distinct defect, hard tissue loss \< 50% of the surface area;

3. hard tissue loss ≥ 50% of the surface area.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Unit of Dental Hygiene - Section of Dentistry - Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatrics - University of Pavia

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Pavia, Lombardy, Italy

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