MI Varnish for the Prevention of White Spot Lesions

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2016-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The current study aimed to determine if MI Varnish has an effect in preventing the formation of white spot lesions for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. 33 subjects were prospectively recruited for the project as the MI Varnish group, with a control group of 29 orthodontically treated subjects who received routine treatment and oral hygiene regimes.Difference in prevention of white spot formation between the control and the study groups were evaluated through photographic records and clinical examination by using the Enamel Decalcification Index (EDI) scores.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients seeking orthodontic treatment and receiving routine treatment and oral hygiene regimes.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any medical or dental condition that in the opinion of the investigator could impact study results during the expected length of the study;

• Patient is currently using any investigational drug or any other investigational device;

• Patient plans to relocate or move within six months of enrollment.