Caries-associated Saliva Biomarkers Among Different Races

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Caries,Dental

• Registration Number: NCT06838182
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

discover possible differences and develop effective preventative interventions by examining the relationship between salivary biomarkers and caries prevalence across different racial groups and Detect risk factors involved in caries incidence .

Detailed Description

Dental caries is a multifactorial condition that is influenced by both external and internal variables. Tooth decay progression is directly influenced by host factors, including the individual's immune competence, saliva flow rate and buffering capacity, tooth form, and bacterial makeup .

While salivary biomarkers are essential for predicting the risk of dental caries, little is known about how they relate to caries in a variety of populations. By examining the relationship between salivary biomarkers and caries prevalence across several racial groups, this study seeks to close this gap and enhance culturally appropriate preventive approaches . There have been contentious discussions over the causes of differences in oral health during the past forty years. The term "structural inequities" refers to the social, environmental, economic, and cultural determinants of health, which are frequently impacted by racial or ethnic background, gender, work status, immigrant status, and geographic location. Racialized populations have demonstrated greater rates of untreated dental decay (caries), severe periodontal disease, and total or partial edentulism . Typically, "race" refers to an individual's physical characteristics, such as skin tone or hair type, which may indicate their ancestry. White, African American, or Asian descent are some examples of classifications that are frequently used to characterize race .

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-19
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-20
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-20
• Study Start: 2025-02-25
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-25
• Study Completion: 2025-04-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

• Age : 19-25
• We will have 2 groups according to ICDAS classification : Not severe (ICDAS score ≤3) / Severe (ICDAS score ≥3)

Exclusion Criteria

• : Those who reported daily use of alcohol or tobacco .
• Those who used antibiotics or other systemic drugs within the previous three months .
• Those who regularly used antiseptics

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
the patient has caries or not according to ELISA and colorimetric assay	3 months	Change in concentration of salivary PRP( proline rich proteins) levels (ng\\ml )