Light-based Biofilm Treatment for High-risk Children
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether special dyes and light can help clean harmful bacteria (biofilm) on teeth in young children who are at high risk for cavities. The goal is to see if this approach works better than standard methods.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 3 and 7 years old
- Child is in good overall health (no serious medical conditions)
- Child has been identified as high cavity risk based on dental assessment
- Child has not taken antibiotics in the past month
- Child has not used antimicrobial mouthwash in the past 2 days
- Child can cooperate during dental examination and treatment
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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