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Using Calcium Hydroxylapatite to Treat Gum Recession and Tooth Hypersensitivity
Description

Study Purpose and Objectives: This study will utilize calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) to treat recession and hypersensitivity of the gums. The objectives of the study are: 1. to study the quality and quantity of changes in attached gums resulting from Radiesse(+) injections in the gingival tissue; 2. to determine the efficacy of Radiesse(+) in the reduction of tooth hypersensitivy caused by exposed roots relating to gingival recession; 3. to determine the efficacy of Radiesse(+) in the treatment of mild and moderate gingival recession.

COMPLETED
Test on a New Experimental Mouth Rinse for Relieving Tooth Sensitivity
Description

This study is for people with sensitive teeth and involves going to the dentist for 4 visits over 6 weeks. At each visit the dentist will look at the mouth, teeth, tongue and gums of participants, and check for sensitive teeth. During the first 2 weeks, participants will brush their teeth 2 times a day with the fluoride toothpaste provided. Then, if they qualify to continue in the study, participants will be assigned to one of two treatment groups for the last 4 weeks. Both groups will use assigned toothpaste currently sold on the market. Both groups will each have an investigative mouth rinse to use as well. Participants will have an equal chance of being assigned to any one of the three groups. For the next 4 weeks, participants will use their assigned products according to the directions provided. At Visit 1, participants will be supervised while they brush their teeth to ensure they understand the directions. They will also have supervised use of the products at Visit 2. Results will be analyzed to assess whether the mouthwashes help to reduce tooth sensitivity during the study.

COMPLETED
A Test on a New Experimental Mouth Rinse for Relieving Tooth Sensitivity
Description

This study is for people with sensitive teeth and involves going to the dentist for 4 visits over 6 weeks. At each visit the dentist will look at the mouth, teeth, tongue and gums of subjects, and check for sensitive teeth. During the first 2 weeks, participants will brush their teeth two times a day with the fluoride toothpaste provided. Then, if they qualify to continue in the study, participants will be assigned to a treatment group. All the groups will get toothpaste currently sold on the market, and one group will get a mouthwash with an experimental ingredient to use as well. Subjects will have an equal chance of being assigned to any one of the three groups. For the next 4 weeks, subjects will use their assigned products according to the directions provided. At Visit 1 subjects will be supervised while they brush their teeth to ensure they understand the directions. They will also have supervised use of the product at Visit 2. We will see if the mouthwash helps to reduce tooth sensitivity during the study.

COMPLETED
A Study of the Relief of Tooth Sensitivity of an Experimental Mouthrinse Device
Description

This study is for people with sensitive teeth and involves going to the dentist for 4 visits over 6 weeks. During the first 2 weeks, you will just brush your teeth two times a day with the fluoride toothpaste provided. Then you will be assigned to a group if you qualify to continue in the study. All groups will get a marketed toothpaste and one group will also get a mouthwash with an experimental ingredient. You will have an equal chance of being assigned to any one of the three groups. For the next 4 weeks, you will brush with your assigned toothpaste and rinse with your assigned mouthwash if assigned to the mouthwash group. A dentist will look at your mouth, teeth, tongue and gums and check for sensitive teeth. The investigators will see if the mouthwash helps to reduce tooth sensitivity during the study.

COMPLETED
Tooth Sensitivity Relief by Two Mouthrinses
Description

This study is for people with sensitive teeth and involves going to the dentist for 6 visits over 8 weeks. During the first 2 weeks, everyone will just brush their teeth two times a day with the fluoride toothpaste provided. Then you will be assigned to a mouthwash group if you qualify to continue in the study. Two groups will get mouthwash with a certain amount of an experimental ingredient and one group will get a mouthwash with no experimental ingredients. You will have an equal chance of being assigned to any one of the three groups. For the next 6 weeks, you will rinse with your assigned mouthwash after brushing. A dentist will look at your mouth, teeth, tongue and gums and check for sensitive teeth. The investigators will see if the mouthwash helps to reduce tooth sensitivity during the study.

COMPLETED
Efficacy of CPP-ACP on Bleaching Related Sensitivity
Description

Objective: The purpose of this randomized controlled split-mouth clinical trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of MI paste in reducing sensitivity associated vital bleaching. Methods: 45 subjects were randomly divided into two groups, based upon which arch received MI Paste. Group 1 bleached Maxillary arch, Group 2 bleached mandibular arch. Two weeks later subjects stopped bleaching the first arch and started second arch. Sensitivity was measured by VAS daily log scale for two weeks. Shade was taken with colorimeter and Classic Vita shade guide at baseline, immediate post-bleaching, and two weeks post-bleaching. Longitudinal sensitivity over the 14 days period of bleaching was summarized. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to compare summary measures.

COMPLETED
An Evaluation of the Efficacy of Oral-B New Product Sensi-Stop on Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Description

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Sensi-StopTM strips (Procter \& Gamble™) on the relief of dentinal hypersensitivity. In other words, do Sensi-StopTM strips (Procter \& Gamble™) reduce or eliminate cold sensitivity in teeth? In addition, the investigators will evaluate whether there is a difference in the Sensi-StopTM strip (Procter \& Gamble™) effectiveness when the product is placed by a dental professional compared to self-placement by the person with sensitive teeth. This product is not experimental.

COMPLETED
NUPRO Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste With NovaMin Sensitivity Relief Study
Description

The study is intended to verify through clinical measurement that the NUPRO Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste with Novamin provides immediate sensitivity relief as well as extended relief up to 28 days.

COMPLETED
NUPRO(r) Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste With NovaMin(r)Sensitivity Relief Study
Description

The study is intended to verify through clinical measurement that the NUPRO Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste with Novamin provides immediate sensitivity relief as well as extended relief up to 28 days.

TERMINATED
Lesion Progression After Icon Treatment in Young Adults
Description

This is a three year single site clinical evaluation of a FDA approved (510(k):K100062) lesion penetrating resin used to infiltrate and hamper progression of proximal carious lesions. The purpose of this study is to compare lesion progression infiltrated with (Icon, Hamburg, Germany) to a similar sized lesion in the same patient treated with a placebo. The study is designed as a randomized, controlled, prospective clinical trial with a three year follow-up evaluation period. The clinical site will enroll 150 subjects (in the age range of 19 years or older) with 2 study lesions. The patients will be evaluated at six time points over a period of 3 years. Lesion status and caries risk will be monitored at 6-month intervals, while radiographic evaluation will be conducted at 12-month intervals at 1-, 2- and 3-year recall visits.

COMPLETED
Efficacy of Potassium Nitrate Solution in Reducing Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Description

An exploratory study investigating the direct application of potassium nitrate (KNO3) solutions of different concentrations in reducing dentine hypersensitivity.

COMPLETED
Study of Root Coverage With Acellular Dermal Matrix: Puros® Dermis Versus Alloderm®
Description

The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether clinical parameters for Puros Dermis are, at minimum, equivalent when compared to AlloDerm, the current industry standard, for the treatment of single, non-adjacent Miller's Class I or II gingival recession.

TERMINATED
Clinical Evaluation of OBU When Used for Indirect Dental Restorations
Description

The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical safety and performance of Optibond Universal (OBU), a single component universal dental adhesive intended for indirect dental restorations according to manufacturer's Instruction For Use.

COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of an Oxalate Strip on Adjacent Teeth With Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Description

This study will compare the safety and effectiveness of a potassium oxalate desensitizer on adjacent teeth with dentinal hypersensitivity.

COMPLETED
A Study Assessing the Effects of an Experimental Dentifrice in Maintaining Tooth Color Following Tooth Bleaching
Description

The main aim of this study is to investigate the ability of an experimental dentifrice containing 5 percent (%) potassium nitrate (KNO3), 1% alumina and 5% sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), to maintain tooth color and reduce extrinsic dental stain accumulation following peroxide tooth bleaching compared to a regular fluoride dentifrice.

COMPLETED
Clinical Efficacy in Relieving Dentin Hypersensitivity of Nanohydroxyapatite-Containing Toothpastes and Cream
Description

This study will investigate the effectiveness of nanohydroxyapatite (nano-HAP)-containing toothpastes and cream to relieve dentin hypersensitivity, comparing it with those of a commercial desensitizing dentifrice containing calcium sodium phosphosilicate (Novamin® technology) and a standard fluoride dentifrice containing 1,500 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP).

COMPLETED
Postoperative Hypersensitivity Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial
Description

Postoperative hypersensitivity (POH) is a problem for many patients as determined by the recent Practitioners Engaged in Applied Research and Learning (PEARL) study of POH following occlusal caries restoration. The objectives of this two-armed randomized comparative effectiveness research trial (RCERT) are to determine whether adding a resin modified glass ionomer liner (RMGI) reduces POH in dentin bonded Class I resin based composite (RBC) restorations, and to identify other factors (putative risk factors) that are associated with increased POH. The primary outcome of this study is the reduction/elimination of restoration POH as measured by clinical assessment (air stream) and patient-reports. Outcomes will be ascertained via the following specific aims: Specific Aim 1: To compare the reduction of hypersensitivity of study teeth by clinical measurement (air drying) and by patient-reported outcomes among the two treatment groups at three points in time: prior to restoration and at one and four weeks postrestoration. Specific Aim 2: To identify putative risk factors for POH (or factors associated with differences in POH) including: preoperative caries stage measured by the proposed American Dental Association (ADA) Caries Classification System (CCS), lesion depth as measured on the preoperative radiograph, dentin caries activity ranked on opening the lesion, preparation depth, and patient sleep bruxism status.

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Efficacy and Safety Assessment of Experimental Bleaching Agents
Description

Tooth bleaching is widely used to treat the colors of teeth. This study compares the efficiency of two experimental bleaching gels, with and without nanoparticles, and with and without light activation versus two commercial bleaching products of low and high concentrations. The objective is to evaluate tooth color change, sensitivity, and patient satisfaction in patients with moderate yellowing of their teeth. Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial that will include 120 participants aged 18-65 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of 12 treatment groups: Gel A (with or without nanoparticles, with or without light), Gel B (with or without nanoparticles, with or without light), Whiteness HP 35% (with or without light) and Whiteness Automixx 6% (with or without light). The primary outcome is tooth color change, measured using a commercially-available equipment. Secondary outcomes will include tooth sensitivity and patient satisfaction. Randomization will be computer-generated. Results: The study is expected to show differences in color change between the experimental and commercial gels. Tooth sensitivity and patient satisfaction will be evaluated to determine the overall effectiveness and safety of the treatments. Conclusions: This trial will provide information into the whitening efficacy of two experimental gels compared to two widely used commercial products.

COMPLETED
Noncarious Cervical Lesion Treatment Outcomes
Description

The overall objective of this three-armed randomized clinical trial (RCT) is to determine the comparative efficacy of three treatments for hypersensitive noncarious cervical lesions (NCLs): chemoactive dentifrice use, dentin bonding agent (DBA) with sealing, and flowable resin-based composite restoration. The primary outcomes of this study are the reduction/elimination of hypersensitivity and the effect of treatment as measured by patient-reported outcomes. Secondary outcomes, as determined by laboratory evaluation of intraoral replicas of pre- and posttreatment NCL surfaces, are tubule occlusion, retention of resin coating, retention of restoration, and change in lesion size. Outcomes will be ascertained via the following specific aims: Specific Aim 1: To compare the reduction of hypersensitivity of study teeth by both measurement and by patient-reported outcomes among three treatment groups. Specific Aim 2: To recruit subjects with teeth with hypersensitive NCLs, measure baseline sensitivity and subject quality of life, administer one of three different treatments to each of three randomized groups of subjects, and determine immediate posttreatment hypersensitivity. Specific Aim 3: To compare the degree of tubule occlusion before and after the three treatments and to associate these findings with posttreatment hypersensitivity, patient-reported outcomes, and restoration retention. Treatment of NCLs remains controversial. Few studies have compared treatment methods or their financial implications. This RCT will determine the reduction of NCL hypersensitivity and patient-reported outcomes over a 6-month period for each of three different treatments. This will be the first practice-based research network RCT to combine objective clinical assessment of NCL treatment patient-reported outcomes with laboratory examination of dentin tubule occlusion and lesion size.