Saliva test to predict cavities in 3-year-olds
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at proteins in the spit of 3-year-old children to see if they can help doctors better predict which kids might get cavities. The goal is to improve how we assess cavity risk at a young age.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be exactly 3 years old
- Your family lives in the areas served by Folktandvården Danderyd or Järva
- Both parents must sign a consent form agreeing to the study
- Your child should not be taking any medication or antibiotics at the time of the exam
- Your child must not have eaten, drunk, or used any oral hygiene products in the 2 hours before the dental visit
- Your child should be willing to cooperate during the spit collection
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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