Hydroxyapatite-toothpaste and Enamel Caries in the Primary Dentition
NCT ID: NCT03553966
Last Updated: 2020-02-06
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
200 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-03-01
2019-12-31
Brief Summary
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Condition or disease:
Intervention Procedure: Tooth Brushing HAP or Procedure: Tooth Brushing F
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Detailed Description
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Fluorides are widely used for caries prevention. However, particularly in children and adolescents the dosage of fluorides in oral care products must be carefully monitored, as chronic overdosing of fluoride may negatively interfere with the mineralization of dentin and enamel (fluorosis). Therefore the acceptable concentration of fluorides in oral care products is limited and regulated by the European Regulation (EC) No. 12223/2009 on cosmetic products:
REGULATION (EC) No 1223/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products "For any toothpaste containing 0.1 to 0.15% fluoride unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. 'for adult use only') the following labelling is obligatory: 'Children of 6 years and younger: Use a pea sized amount for supervised brushing to minimize swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor'" Toothpastes suitable for children up to six years may only contain 500 ppm due to the risk of increased fluoride uptake by swallowing the toothpaste. However, such reduced fluoride contents may also reduce the caries prophylactic efficacy of the toothpaste particularly in highly caries-active individuals (Walsh et al. 2010). Therefore, especially for children there is a need for efficacious alternative (non-toxic) caries-preventing agents.
Target Question:
Does the regular use of a fluoride-free, microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (HAP) - containing test toothpaste have a non-inferior impact on the incidence of enamel caries in the primary dentition compared to the regular use of a fluoridated control toothpaste with proven caries preventive efficacy? The aim of this clinical trial is to assess in cohorts of caries-active children with primary teeth whether daily tooth brushing at home over observation periods of max. 336 days with a hydroxyapatite-containing toothpaste (test toothpaste) provides a protection from enamel caries development which is not inferior to the protection when brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste (control toothpaste).
Material and Methods Subjects
Study subjects will be recruited from a target population of caries-active children with primary teeth aged ≥ 3 to 6 years. The target population we be stratified according to the number of filled molars:
There will be 2 strata:
Stratum A: Children with high risk of caries development. Either 1-2 filled molars or 1-2 molars with at least ICDAS 4, which will be dentally treated. Thus, 6-7 enamel surfaces can be assessed.
Stratum B: Children with very high risk of caries development. Either 3-4 filled molars or 3-4 molars with at least ICDAS 4, which will be dentally treated. Thus, 4-5 enamel surfaces can be assessed.
Number of test centers and subjects The trial will be performed at three test centers (Poznan, Bialystok, Regensburg) Total number of subjects to be enrolled: n=200
Methods Test intervention: Oral hygiene instruction and regular domestic application of the test toothpaste (3x daily over a period of 336 days); also during weekends and holidays Reference (control) intervention: Oral hygiene instruction and regular domestic application of the fluoridated (reference) toothpaste (3x daily over a period of 336 days); also during weekends and holidays (The reference intervention corresponds to the established scientific standard for the prevention of enamel caries in primary teeth).
The following parameters will be evaluated each three months:
* caries development will be assessed according to the clinical criteria of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS), (Ismail et al 2007).
* changes in the coverage of the assessed primary molars with bacterial plaque according to the criteria of the Plaque Control Record.
* changes in the status of gingival health in the gingiva of the assessed primary molars according to the criteria of the Modified Gingival Index.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
QUADRUPLE
Study Groups
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Tooth Brushing HAP+Restorative dentistry
Arm Intervention: HA-Toothpaste Tooth Brushing HA Prophylactic cleaning of all teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a non-fluoridated toothpaste containing microcrystalline hydroxylapatite 3x daily over the duration of the study (336 days).
Procedure: Tooth Brushing HA
Prophylactic
Tooth Brushing HA 3x daily repeated cleaning of all teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a non-fluoridated tooth paste containing microcrystalline hydroxylapatite.
Restorative dentistry
If in a subject a significant increase of carious lesions will be observed, her/his parents are informed about the necessity for further caries preventive measures (e.g. dietary changes, use of fluoride products, reduction of cariogenic microflora with chlorhexidine, xylitol chewing gum, etc.) and caries preventive treatment (removing caries and placing a restoration) by the study centers is offered.
Tooth Brushing F+Restorative dentistry
Cleaning teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a fluoridated tooth paste containing amino fluoride (500 ppm F-), (three times daily over the duration of the study (336 days).
Intervention:
Procedure: Tooth Brushing F 3x daily repeated cleaning of all teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a fluoridated toothpaste.
Cleaning teeth
Tooth Brushing F 3x daily repeated cleaning of all teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a fluoridated tooth paste.
Restorative dentistry
If in a subject a significant increase of carious lesions will be observed, her/his parents are informed about the necessity for further caries preventive measures (e.g. dietary changes, use of fluoride products, reduction of cariogenic microflora with chlorhexidine, xylitol chewing gum, etc.) and caries preventive treatment (removing caries and placing a restoration) by the study centers is offered.
Interventions
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Prophylactic
Tooth Brushing HA 3x daily repeated cleaning of all teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a non-fluoridated tooth paste containing microcrystalline hydroxylapatite.
Cleaning teeth
Tooth Brushing F 3x daily repeated cleaning of all teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a fluoridated tooth paste.
Restorative dentistry
If in a subject a significant increase of carious lesions will be observed, her/his parents are informed about the necessity for further caries preventive measures (e.g. dietary changes, use of fluoride products, reduction of cariogenic microflora with chlorhexidine, xylitol chewing gum, etc.) and caries preventive treatment (removing caries and placing a restoration) by the study centers is offered.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* complete set of fully erupted primary molars (teeth 55, 54, 64, 65, 75, 74, 84, 85)
* presence of a caries restoration (filling) on a minimum of 1 primary molar
* minimum of 4 primary molars without a restoration or fissure sealing
Exclusion Criteria
* known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients of the toothpastes to be tested
* systemic disorders interfering with salivary function or flow
* regular medication intake interfering with salivary function or flow
* need for antibiotic prophylaxis during dental treatments
* participation in any other clinical study within the past 3 months or ongoing
* lack of intellectual or physical ability to conduct the study properly
* any other reason that, in the opinion of the investigator, disqualifies the subject from participating in the study
3 Years
6 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Medical University of Bialystok
OTHER
Wuerzburg University Hospital
OTHER
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
OTHER
Dr. Kurt Wolff GmbH & Co. KG
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
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Elzbieta Paszynska
DDS, PhD, Assoc. Prof.,
Principal Investigators
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Elzbieta Paszynska, Assoc. Prof.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Locations
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Integrated Dentistry
Poznan, , Poland
Countries
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References
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Other Identifiers
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Dr. Kurt Wolff Group
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Identifier Source: org_study_id
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