Status:

COMPLETED

Prevention of Enamel Demineralization by Use of K18-smooth Surface Sealant

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

Conditions:

Dental Caries

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-89 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate effectiveness of a urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA)-quaternary ammonium methacrylate (K18) resin (UDMA-K18) smooth surface sealant to prevent biofilm attachment to tooth surface...

Detailed Description

Esthetics is a motivating factor to seek orthodontic treatment. However, if oral hygiene is inadequate during fixed appliance wear, unsightly white spot lesions (WSL) may develop. WSLs are areas of en...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Orthodontic patients at the Department of Orthodontics Clinic, School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado who agree to consent to this study.
  • Orthodontic treatment plans that include fixed appliances from the second premolar to second premolar in both arches.
  • Orthodontic treatment plans that include extractions of at least 3 bicuspids at about 1 month after bracket placement.
  • The patient has adequate oral hygiene

Exclusion

  • Evidence of decalcification or restorations on any of the premolars planned for extraction prior to orthodontic treatment,
  • Pregnant women (self reported)
  • Any condition that contraindicates orthodontic treatment,
  • Not willing to consent to the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 8 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 7 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03306433

Start Date

January 8 2018

End Date

December 7 2018

Last Update

October 7 2021

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University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045