Dental gel study for elderly with tooth decay
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a gel (SDF 38%) that is painted on cavities to stop them from getting worse. It may help elderly people who live in long-term care and have trouble brushing their teeth.
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 that is part of the study.
- You have at least one cavity on the crown or root of a tooth that is not causing pain and has not reached the nerve.
- You do not have any heart valve replacement, past heart infection from bacteria, or heart valve disease after a transplant.
- You are not allergic to silver, fluoride, or ammonia.
- You still have some natural teeth (not completely toothless)
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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