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A Comparison Between Orthodontic and Non-orthodontic Patients on Oral Indexes and Salivary pH and Quality

NCT06922799 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2025-05-23

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study aims to assess the caries susceptibility in pediatric patients aged 6-14 years old using Saliva-Check Buffer salivary tests. A total of 40 patients will be enrolled, divided into two groups:

1. Group A (Pre-Orthodontic Treatment): this group will include pediatric patients who have completed dental treatments (mechanical debridement, fillings, extractions) and have not yet started orthodontic treatment.
2. Group B (Orthodontic Treatment): this group will consist of pediatric patients who have been undergoing orthodontic treatment for at least 6 months.

Conditions

  • Dental Plaque
  • Saliva Altered

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Saliva-Check Buffer test and periodontal charting

Saliva-Check buffer test will be used to perform evaluations on saliva pH, quantity and quality

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pavia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Andrea Scribante, DDS, PhD · University of Pavia

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-15
Primary Completion
2025-05-16
Completion
2025-05-18

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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