Impact of Fluoride Vanish Application in Dental Prevention for Elderly

This study questions the interest of fluoride varnish dental application in preventing tooth decay in a population of institutionalised elderly people.

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Key information

Conditions

Tooth Decay Dental Caries Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Demineralization Tooth Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

APHP, Louis Mourier Hospital

Colombes, 92700, France

About this study

Application of fluoride varnish on one side of the mandibles (left or right, randomly selected) in a population of institutionalised elderly people.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

patient hospitalised in nursing home or long-stay hospital department
patient older than 18 years old
obtention of informed consent
3 or more healthy or treated teeth on each side (left and right) of the mandibles

Exclusion criteria

patient in palliative care or end-of-life care
patient without social security affiliation
patient participating in another research dealing with dental care
contra-indication to fluoride varnish

Treatment and study plan

Duraphat

Drug

After prophylactic cleaning of the mouth and teeth, application of fluoride varnish according to the manufacturer's recommendations (up to 0.75 ml per application)

Primary outcomes

incidence of tooth decay at endpoint. Comparison, between the treated and not treated side of the mandibles

Time frame: 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Impact of Fluoride Vanish Application in Dental Prevention Among Institutionalised Elderly People

Acronym: VERNIS

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Dec 24, 2009
Registry last updated: May 10, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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