Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 8:11 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:22 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06286501
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-05-06
First Post:
2024-02-22
Brief Title:
Targeting of Preventive Treatment for Adolescents at Risk of Oral Diseases
Sponsor:
Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
Organization:
Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
Study Overview
Official Title:
Identification of Adolescent Patients at Risk of Oral Diseases and Targeting of Preventive Treatment and the Use of Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment Method
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
LumoPrevent
Brief Summary:
The aim of the study is to identify adolescent patients that are at risk of developing oral diseases and to assess if targeted preventive oral treatment with antibacterial dual-light therapy as an adjunctive treatment method can have a positive impact in preventing oral diseases from emerging
Detailed Description:
Good oral health is an essential factor in peoples general and psychosocial well-being According to the Global Burden of Disease 2020 untreated dental caries tooth decay in permanent teeth is the most common health condition Modern dietary habits in developed countries with increased consumption of sugar and other products that are known to have a negative impact on oral health need to be looked at both at regional and global levels Educational programs that promote oral health awareness and emphasize the importance of good oral hygiene may be effective in encouraging adolescents to adopt healthy habits
Globally tooth decay is very common among children WHO 2022 and in Finland the oral health of children and adolescents has deteriorated in recent years However the risk of a young persons tooth decay can be reduced by promoting good oral hygiene by implementing less destructive dietary habits and enhanced oral health habits
Poor dental plaque control causes increased oral bacterial burden which is known to be associated with inflammatory oral diseases such as periodontitis Periodontitis is very common in Finland for example according to a national Health 2000 survey the prevalence was 64 in the adult population and 10-15 in adolescents Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and there is a link between periodontitis and many systemic diseases as untreated periodontitis may maintain low-grade inflammation in the body
Recent studies have identified effective methods such as the aMMP-8 point-of-care test for identifying oral inflammatory burden also on adolescents New tools in fighting a global battle against bacteria-caused tooth decay are welcome Antibacterial photodynamic therapy aPDT and antibacterial blue light aBL have emerged as solutions for attacking dental biofilm Until recently these treatment methods have only been available in an office setting A group of Finnish scientists has developed a new and unique home-use aPDT and aBL method which has proven to have a very strong emphasis on eliminating harmful oral bacteria The method is used along with the best-so-far home-based dental care brushing and flossing
Globally tooth decay is very common among children WHO 2022 and in Finland the oral health of children and adolescents has deteriorated in recent years However the risk of a young persons tooth decay can be reduced by promoting good oral hygiene by implementing less destructive dietary habits and enhanced oral health habits
Poor dental plaque control causes increased oral bacterial burden which is known to be associated with inflammatory oral diseases such as periodontitis Periodontitis is very common in Finland for example according to a national Health 2000 survey the prevalence was 64 in the adult population and 10-15 in adolescents Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and there is a link between periodontitis and many systemic diseases as untreated periodontitis may maintain low-grade inflammation in the body
Recent studies have identified effective methods such as the aMMP-8 point-of-care test for identifying oral inflammatory burden also on adolescents New tools in fighting a global battle against bacteria-caused tooth decay are welcome Antibacterial photodynamic therapy aPDT and antibacterial blue light aBL have emerged as solutions for attacking dental biofilm Until recently these treatment methods have only been available in an office setting A group of Finnish scientists has developed a new and unique home-use aPDT and aBL method which has proven to have a very strong emphasis on eliminating harmful oral bacteria The method is used along with the best-so-far home-based dental care brushing and flossing
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None