Arrest of Proximal Caries Using Orthodontic Bands and Glass Ionomer Cement
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Dental Caries Class II, Dental Caries in Children, Dental Caries on Smooth Surface Limited to Enamel
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of using orthodontic bands with glass ionomer cement to arrest or reverse interproximal lesions as a preventive treatment compared to monitoring and oral hygiene. The investigators hypothesize that placing orthodontic bands with glass ionomer cement will arrest and possibly remineralize incipient carious lesions compared to teeth that are being monitored without intervention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04538963
- Run by
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- People needed
- 38
- Starts
- 2020-09-03
- Expected to finish
- 2023-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-09-05
Who can join
Age: 5 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Healthy children
- Children or adolescents (Age 5<17.5yrs) who have erupted permanent teeth that make interproximal contact with other teeth, either primary or permanent teeth.
- Presence of at least one pair of interproximal carious lesions (E1, E2, early D1 according to the ADA CCS), evaluated by radiographic analysis, on permanent premolars or molars that do not require surgical intervention. If multiple pairs of lesions are present, they may be included in the study as well.
You may not qualify if…
- Patients who will be undergoing orthodontic treatment in the following 12 months.
- Patients with a poor behavior rating at their dental visit, defined with a (--) designation in behavior note
- Patients noted to have severe plaque levels and generalized severe gingivitis.
- Teeth with advanced caries into dentin that require surgical intervention restoration (Mid D1-D3). Dental needs that are required will be completed by the primary dental provider in the Dental Clinic
Where it is running
- Children's Dental Center- Downtown — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (enrolling)
- Children's Dental Center — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (enrolling)
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