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Pathogenic Species and Genotypes of Bacterial Diversity in Relation to the Severity of Dental Caries
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Summary
The primary objective of this study is to estimate the distribution of pathogenic species and genotypes of bacterial diversity in 7 stages ICDAS (International Caries Detection and Assessment System) corresponding to the severity of dental caries among patients aged 3-45 years consulting in the Dentistry Departments of the Nîmes University Hospital and the Montpellier University Hospital.
Official title: Prevalence and Identification of Pathogenic Species and Genotypes of Bacterial Diversity in Relation to the Severity of Dental Caries
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2016-03-15
Completion Date
2017-03-08
Last Updated
2026-06-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Dental cavity evaluation
The dental cavities present will be evaluated using the ICDAS (International Caries Detection and Assessment System).
Saliva sampling
A saliva sample will be harvested.
Plaque sampling
Plaque samples from a healthy tooth and a tooth with a cavity will be harvested.
Locations (3)
CHRU de Montpellier - Centre de Soins, d'Enseignement et de Recherche Dentaires
Montpellier, France
CHRU de Montpellier - Hôpital La Colombière
Montpellier, France
CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, France