Novamin on Streptococcus Mutans Count in Dental Plaque of High Caries Risk Children

Inhibition of streptococcus mutans can be effective to prevent caries in high caries-risk children. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of Novamin on streptococcus mutans in the plaque of high caries-risk children.

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Key information

Conditions

Dental Plaque Dental Caries Dental Deposits Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Demineralization Tooth Diseases

Age range

3 year–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Alexandria Faculty of Dentistry

Alexandria, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Medically healthy children.
No erupting first permanent molars.
High caries risk children; Have visible cavities or have a visible plaque on their teeth.
Cooperative (Positive or definitely positive), according to Frankl's Behavior Rating Scale

Exclusion criteria

History of intake of antibiotics for the past 3-4 weeks.
History of professional fluoride treatment over 2 weeks before the study.
Children with tooth structure defects.
Children unable to return for recall visits

Treatment and study plan

Novamin containing toothpaste

Other

children's teeth will be brushed using Novamin containing toothpaste.

Fluoride containing toothpaste

Other

children's teeth will be brushed using Fluoride containing toothpaste.

Primary outcomes

Change in bacterial count in dental plaque

Time frame: 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks

The samples will be collected from all children in the study and the level of S.mutans will be recorded.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hams Hamed Abdelrahman

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Toothpaste Containing Novamin on Streptococcous Mutans Count in Dental Plaque of High Caries Risk Children (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)

Important dates

Study start: 2022
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Aug 7, 2023
Registry last updated: Aug 7, 2023

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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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