Non-invasive Treatment of Root Caries in Older Adults
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-12-21
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study aims to test the effectiveness in reducing or arresting root caries lesion in
community-dwelling elderly subjects by using high fluoridated toothpaste. A double blinded
RCT will be conducted with two arms; 5000 ppm F and 1450 ppm F toothpaste. Dentifrices will
be delivered to the participants in a blind format and they will be instructed to brush twice
per day.
Follow-up will be carries out every 6 months for two years to assess:
- Root caries incidence.
- Lesion arresting
- Changes in salivary flow
- Microbiology pattern shift
- Variations in oral health- related quality of life by OHIP-14 Sp