Actively Recruiting
Caries Detection With Two Different Caries Detecting Devices
Led by Tufts University · Updated on 2025-08-05
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
130 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The primary aim of this study will be to compare the effectiveness of the novel LumiCare™ rinse and with QLF in determining caries progression. The secondary aim is to compare the progression of carious lesions between patients who reported use of e-cigarettes/vapes and those who did not.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Caries Detection With Two Different Caries Detecting Devices
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients of TUSDM Comprehensive Care Clinic
- Adults 21 years or older
- Classified as extreme or high caries risk per TUSDM CAMBRA form
- Have 2 or more initial active primary carious lesions on free coronal tooth surfaces detected by visual assessment, QLF, and LumiCare™
- Have at least 1 cavitated lesion
- Have updated bite wing radiographs no older than 6 months
- Have responded yes or no to use of e-cigarettes or vapes
- Have at least 1 active caries, 1 inactive caries, and 1 sound tooth surface
You will not qualify if you...
- Classified as low or moderate caries risk per TUSDM CAMBRA form
- No clinically detectable carious lesions on free coronal surfaces
- No cavitated caries lesions
- Carious teeth with lesions alongside extrinsic stains, fluorosis, or developmental defects
- Use of conventional cigarettes or smokeless tobacco
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02111
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Karina Irusa, BDS,MS
CONTACT
A
Ann-Marie Billig
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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