Trial Outcomes & Findings for MI Varnish for the Prevention of White Spot Lesions (NCT NCT03446690)

NCT ID: NCT03446690

Last Updated: 2023-06-26

Results Overview

Photographic records will be used to determine the improvements in the white spot lesions. A standard intra-oral photographic camera will be utilized and the photographs will be taken in a light controlled environment and photographs will be captured in a pre-set photographic protocol. The Enamel decalcification index (EDI) will be used to determine the number of white spot lesions present at each time frame.Enamel decalcification index calculation: The facial surface of each tooth was divided into 4 areas (m, Mesial; g, gingival; d, distal; o, occlusal). A score was allocated for each area of each tooth: 0, no decalcification, to 3, decalcifications covering 100% of the area at each time period. Analysis was done at the tooth level, aggregating the enamel decalcification scores from all four areas, creating an EDI for each tooth ranging potentially from 0 to 12. Higher EDI scores indicate more decalcification of teeth and represent a worse outcome.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

62 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Photographs were taken for 4 times at monthly intervals. EDI scores were measured and assessed at 1, 2, 3 and 4 months, Month 4 reported. The duration of the observation is an average of 4 months.

Results posted on

2023-06-26

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
MI Varnish Group
33 subjects were initially recruited in the study for MI Varnish. 7 subjects failed to return or did not meet the study protocol. 29 subjects were recruited retrospectively from a previous study and the results compared. MI Varnish were applied on their teeth initially for 4 weeks (twice) and then 3 monthly intervals.
Control Group
A control group was comprised of 29 orthodontically treated subjects who received routine treatment and oral hygiene regimes. No intervention for this group. Control group: Participants received routine treatment and oral hygiene regimes. No intervention for this group.
Overall Study
STARTED
33
29
Overall Study
COMPLETED
26
29
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
7
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

MI Varnish for the Prevention of White Spot Lesions

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
MI Varnish Group
n=26 Participants
33 subjects were prospectively recruited for the project in the MI Varnish group. All subjects will be patients seeking orthodontic treatment at the Department of Orthodontics, UAB.
Control Group
n=29 Participants
A control group was comprised of 29 orthodontically treated subjects who received routine treatment and oral hygiene regimes. All subjects were patients seeking orthodontic treatment at the Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Total
n=55 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
29.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7 • n=5 Participants
28.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.2 • n=7 Participants
29 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.94 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Central America
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
38 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Africa
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
China
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Photographs were taken for 4 times at monthly intervals. EDI scores were measured and assessed at 1, 2, 3 and 4 months, Month 4 reported. The duration of the observation is an average of 4 months.

Photographic records will be used to determine the improvements in the white spot lesions. A standard intra-oral photographic camera will be utilized and the photographs will be taken in a light controlled environment and photographs will be captured in a pre-set photographic protocol. The Enamel decalcification index (EDI) will be used to determine the number of white spot lesions present at each time frame.Enamel decalcification index calculation: The facial surface of each tooth was divided into 4 areas (m, Mesial; g, gingival; d, distal; o, occlusal). A score was allocated for each area of each tooth: 0, no decalcification, to 3, decalcifications covering 100% of the area at each time period. Analysis was done at the tooth level, aggregating the enamel decalcification scores from all four areas, creating an EDI for each tooth ranging potentially from 0 to 12. Higher EDI scores indicate more decalcification of teeth and represent a worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MI Varnish Group
n=26 Participants
33 subjects were initially recruited in the study for MI Varnish. 7 subjects failed to return or did not meet the study protocol. MI Varnish were applied on their teeth initially for 4 weeks (twice) and then 3 monthly intervals.
Control Group
n=29 Participants
A control group was comprised of 29 orthodontically treated subjects who received routine treatment and oral hygiene regimes. No intervention for this group. Control group: Participants received routine treatment and oral hygiene regimes. No intervention for this group.
Enamel Decalcification Index (EDI) Scores
Total EDI score of 2-month visit
1.308 scores on a scale
Interval 0.138 to 2.477
2.724 scores on a scale
Interval 0.769 to 4.679
Enamel Decalcification Index (EDI) Scores
Total EDI score of 3-month visit
1.923 scores on a scale
Interval 0.382 to 3.464
3.966 scores on a scale
Interval 1.662 to 6.269
Enamel Decalcification Index (EDI) Scores
Total EDI score of 4-month visit
2.692 scores on a scale
Interval 0.778 to 4.607
5.897 scores on a scale
Interval 3.028 to 8.765
Enamel Decalcification Index (EDI) Scores
Total EDI score of 1-month visit
1.038 scores on a scale
Interval 0.268 to 1.809
1 scores on a scale
Interval 0.382 to 1.618

Adverse Events

MI Varnish Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Chung How Kau

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Phone: 205-934-1289

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: LTE60