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
Active Locations (1)
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University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045