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The Efficacy of Tooth Mouse, SFD and NaF in Caries Activity in Root Caries. A Randomized Clinical Trial
Sponsor: University of Bern
Summary
The aim of this study is to summarize the current level of evidence on the prevalence of root caries in elderly population, evaluate the prevalence of root caries in elderly patients living in Canton Bern, Switzerland and to analyze the association between the data collected with demographic and relevant socioeconomic factors, provide relevant long-term clinical, radiographic and oral health related outcomes and to establish a pivotal reference in treatment of elderly patients by means of non-operative root caries treatment.
Official title: Randomized Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of Professionally and Self-applied Fluoride Varnishes, Solutions and Mousse on Arresting Root Caries
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 95 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
136
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2027-06-28
Last Updated
2025-09-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Group A
Application of SDF (silver diamine fluoride) solution on the root caries lesions twice yearly in a professional setting. Application of Placebo tooth mousse by the subject twice daily. Regular tooth brushing with standardized fluoridated toothpaste.
Group B
Application of Sodium Fluoride varnish on the root caries lesions twice yearly in a professional setting. Application of Placebo tooth mousse by the subject twice daily. Regular tooth brushing with standardized fluoridated toothpaste.
Group C
Application of Placebo varnish (water-based) solution on the root caries lesions twice yearly in a professional setting. Application of Biosmalto tooth mousse by the subject twice daily. Regular tooth brushing with standardized fluoridated toothpaste.
Group D
Application of Placebo varnish (water-based) solution on the root caries lesions twice yearly in a professional setting. Application of Placebo tooth mousse by the subject twice daily. Regular tooth brushing with standardized fluoridated toothpaste.
Locations (1)
Zahnmedizinklinik University of Bern, Department of Restorative, Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry
Bern, Switzerland