Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Kissing As a Protective Factor Against Acidic PH in Saliva
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil
Conditions:
Dental Caries
Tooth Demineralization
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The pH of saliva can be acidic or alkaline; When it is acidic, the tooth enamel is demineralized, that is, weakened. Additionally, bacteria in the mouth can increase and cause infections such as cavit...
Detailed Description
The goal of this intervention study will be to determine if oral kissing between two people can increase salivary pH more quickly after drinking artificial juices, soft drinks, or (non-alcoholic) beer...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- They must be in good health
- They must have good oral health according to the raised loss and observed index.
- They will be between 18 and 30 years old to reduce the probability of consuming medications that alter salivary pH.
Exclusion
- Be taking medications that alter the pH of saliva.
- Have abscesses in the oral cavity
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 30 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 20 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06501729
Start Date
July 30 2024
End Date
November 20 2025
Last Update
December 17 2024
Active Locations (1)
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School of Dentistry of the Catholic University Santiago de Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador, 17-11-5058