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Evaluation of the Treatment of Halitosis With Photodynamic Therapy in Older Patients With Complete Denture

NCT03960983 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2023-06-29

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Summary

Halitosis is the term used to define an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. Some lung diseases and diabetes are among the extra-oral causes of this condition. However, no studies have evaluated the causes and treatment of halitosis in the population of older adults with denture. A randomized, controlled trial is proposed. The patients will be divided into 2 groups: G1: older adults who wear complete dentures and will be treater with tongue scraper (n = 20); G2 older adults who wear complete dentures and will be treater with PDT (n = 20). If the halitosis persists, the participants will be submitted to hygiene procedures for the mucosa and dentures. The evaluation of halitosis will be repeated. If the halitosis is resolved, the participants will return after one week for an additional evaluation. This protocol will determine the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy regarding the reduction of halitosis in older adults with complete denture.

Conditions

  • Halitosis

Interventions

DEVICE

Treatment with tongue scraper

Treatment with tongue scraper. the evaluation of halitosis will be repeated before this step.

PROCEDURE

Hygiene procedures for the mucosa and dentures

Hygiene procedures for the mucosa and dentures edentulous participants will be submitted to hygiene procedures for the mucosa and dentures. The evaluation of halitosis will be repeated before this step

RADIATION

Photodynamic Therapy

Treatment with Photodynamic therapy. The evaluation of halitosis will be repeated before this step

PROCEDURE

Hygiene procedures for the mucosa and dentures

Hygiene procedures for the mucosa and dentures edentulous participants will be submitted to hygiene procedures for the mucosa and dentures. The evaluation of halitosis will be repeated before this step

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Nove de Julho

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-06-01
Primary Completion
2020-12-01
Completion
2021-08-01

Countries

  • Brazil

Study Locations

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