The importance of bioavailable calcium in fluoride dentifrices for tooth enamel remineralization (repair)

Completed

• Conditions: Dental caries (tooth decay); Oral Health; Dental caries

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13773048
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Melbourne

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2018-03-31
• Study Start: 2018-06-12
• Last Update Posted: 2 July 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 8

Inclusion Criteria

1. Eight healthy adults living in Melbourne, Australia with a fluoridated (0.9 ppm F), reticulated water supply
2. Staff and students of the University of Melbourne
3. Age 18-60 years
4. At least 22 natural teeth
5. Unstimulated whole salivary flow rate of = 0.2 ml/min
6. Gum-stimulated whole salivary flow rate = 1.0 ml/min

Exclusion Criteria

1. Currently using antibiotics or medications that may affect salivary flow rates
2. A history of severe oral disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified