Effectiveness of Different Toothpastes in Treating White Spot Lesions

Launched by MANSOURA UNIVERSITY · Nov 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective different types of toothpastes are in treating white spot lesions, which are small, light-colored spots on teeth that can appear after orthodontic treatment (like braces). The three types of toothpaste being compared are zinc-carbonated nano-hydroxyapatite, arginine, and fluoride. Researchers will use special computer software and X-ray technology to analyze how well each toothpaste works in helping to improve these spots on the teeth.

To participate in this study, you need to have recently finished wearing braces (within the last week) and have at least one white spot lesion on the front teeth that meets specific criteria. Unfortunately, if you've had any previous treatment for these spots, have cavities, or certain other dental issues, you won't be eligible to join. If you do participate, you can expect to use one of the test toothpastes and be part of an important study that could help improve dental care for others in the future!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Completion of fixed appliance therapy within the past 1 week.
• • Presence of at least one post-orthodontic white spot lesion on the labial surfaces of the six maxillary anterior teeth with a score of 1 or 2 on International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous or planned treatment of WSLs.
• • Cavitated enamel surface.
• • Teeth with any composite restorations, veneers, crowns.
• • Surface defects (developmental defects, fluorosis, intrinsic and extrinsic discolorations, etc.).
• • Smoking habits.