Silver fluoride for cavities in older adults in care
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a special paint-on liquid (silver fluoride, 38%) to stop or slow down cavities in older adults living in care facilities. The aim is to see if this simple treatment is practical and acceptable, which may help avoid pain or infection without needing drills or fillings.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older and live in a long-term care facility.
- You have at least one cavity (tooth decay) that is not painful, has not been treated, or is still present under an old filling, and has not reached the nerve.
- You do not have an artificial heart valve, a history of heart valve infection, or valve disease after a heart transplant.
- You are not completely missing all teeth (you have at least one natural tooth with a cavity).
- You are not allergic to silver, fluoride, or ammonia.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests if a liquid medicine (silver diamine fluoride) painted on baby teeth cavities can change the bacteria in a child's mouth. It is for healthy children ages 4–10 with an open cavity.
This study compares two cavity-preventing treatments for children's teeth to see which works better at stopping tooth decay. It may help your child by stopping cavities from getting worse without needing fillings.
This study compares a silver-containing liquid (SDF) to a fluoride varnish to see which works better at reducing cavity-causing bacteria in children's mouths. It may help your child if they have cavities in their baby teeth.
This trial tests a program in schools to help prevent cavities (tooth decay) in children ages 5 to 13. The goal is to see if school-based care makes it easier for kids to get treatment and keep their teeth healthy.
This trial tests a training program to help nursing home residents improve their daily oral care routine. It aims to see if the program improves mouth health and overall well-being.
This study looks at how well two cavity treatments work over time. It's for people who already took part in an earlier study at one of 33 housing sites.
Hear when a new Dental Caries trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.