Therapeutic Effect of Two Fluoride Varnishes on White Spot Lesions: a Clinical Study

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2007-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The study hypothesis is the difference in therapeutic effect of two varnish formulations (G1 = NaF, 2.26%F, G2 = NaF, 2.71% F + CaF2). These products are commercially available in the Brazilian and international market and they are used for dental caries as white spot lesions control.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Pernambuco
• Treatments: Calcium; Calcium, Dietary; Fluorides; Fluorides, Topical; Listerine; Sodium Fluoride

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• regular hygiene habits (brushing teeth everyday)

• registered in public schools

Exclusion Criteria:

• dental caries such as small cavities or restorations in the target teeth (permanent anterior teeth)

• development enamel alterations (hypoplasia, fluorosis) or periodontal disease

• children using orthodontic devices

• under medical treatment

• taking any kind of medicine

• no informed consent form signed