The Effectiveness of Palatal Brushing on Denture Stomatitis
Launched by UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL · Feb 15, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of August 26, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
No description provided
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age 18 years or older
- • Wearing a maxillary and mandibular complete conventional denture
- • Having moderate to severe signs of denture stomatitis according to Schwartz index
- • Providing consent prior to study.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Oral mucosal lesions other than denture stomatitis.
- • Systemic conditions which predispose to Candida specie infection such as uncontrolled diabetes and xerostomia.
- • History of chemotherapy/radiotherapy.
- • Used antibiotics, steroidal or antifungal agents in the 4 weeks prior to the study.
- • Scheduled to replace existing dentures with new ones during the length of the trial.
- • Already using palatal brushing as a routine oral hygiene procedure.
About Université De Montréal
The Université de Montréal is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary research, the university engages in a wide range of clinical studies aimed at addressing pressing health challenges. Leveraging a robust network of expert faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to ethical standards, the Université de Montréal strives to enhance patient care and contribute to the global medical community through rigorous scientific inquiry and evidence-based practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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