Effectiveness of Plaque Score Detection Techniques

NCT06511830 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 0341-24-FB
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigates the similarity between microbial plaque scores when assessing the entire dentition versus select teeth. The hypothesis posits that plaque buildup on single teeth mirrors that of the entire mouth, facilitating efficient plaque data collection and generalized deductions. Additionally, the research explores the potential of Dental Monitoring© photos in accurately identifying plaque indexes, aiming to enhance plaque evaluation efficiency in dental appointments. The null hypothesis suggests no significant difference between full dentition plaque scores and selected teeth. Results may streamline plaque tracking in patient appointments and enable remote monitoring, potentially detecting plaque accumulation issues earlier.

Conditions

Plaque, Dental

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Presence of Visibly Detectable Plaque

  The presence of dental plaque will be determined by visual presence or absence of dental plaque at 6 sites per tooth. The presence of dental plaque is reported as a percentage of tooth surfaces with visibly detectable plaque.

  Baseline

Interventions

Dental Monitoring images DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Dental Monitoring is a series of intraoral photos that will be taken and assessed to determine the subject's dental plaque levels.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants will be routine patients at the UNMC College of Dentistry clinics.

You may qualify if:

• years old
• Patient at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry
• One molar, premolar or canine pe quadrant

You may not qualify if:

• No permanent dental devices (braces, splints)
• Less than 20 non-restored teeth present in the dentition

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Nebraska: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Nebraska Medical Center Dental College

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68583-0740, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dental Plaque

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dental Deposits; Tooth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases

Study Officials

• Amy Killeen, DDS, MS

  University of Nebraska

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Amy Killeen, DDS, MS

CONTACT

402-472-7848; akilleen@unmc.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 15, 2024
• First Posted: July 22, 2024
• Study Start: November 20, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Last Updated: June 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)