Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Active, not recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Non-invasive Therapy With Fluoridated Toothpastes for Root Caries in Independently-living Older Adults
Brief Summary:
This study aims to test the effectiveness in reducing or arresting root caries lesion in community-dwelling elderly subjects by using high fluoridated toothpaste. A double blinded RCT will be conducted with two arms; 5000 ppm F and 1450 ppm F toothpaste. Dentifrices will be delivered to the participants in a blind format and they will be instructed to brush twice per day.
Follow-up will be carries out every 6 months for two years to assess: