Screening and Recruitment of Panelists Who Wear Mandibular Partial Dentures for Participation in Subsequent Study(ies) Which Will Use an In-situ Biofilm Model.? (CO-1407011120407-NACT /14-I-098)?

D
Domenick Zero, DDS, MS

Primary Investigator

Overview

The purpose of this study is to screen persons who wear a lower partial denture to see if they might qualify to participate in future partial denture studies that will look at biofilm growth and ways of removing it.

Description

The primary objective of this protocol is to screen and recruit a panel of mandibular partial denture wearers for a subsequent study or studies that will use an in-situ biofilm model.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Partial Dentures
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 78 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Be willing to wear a newly fabricated study partial denture in replacement of their existing partial denture while in one or more future studies
Provide written consent to allow for the examination of their partial denture.
Be wearing a removable mandibular partial denture that is suitable to have one interproximal specimen placed and one buccal surface of a posterior partial denture tooth specimen placed if a new study partial denture was constructed.
Have no current active caries or periodontal disease that may compromise the study or health of the person.
Exclusion Criteria
Pregnant or nursing
Have a history of significant adverse effects following use of oral hygiene products such as dentifrices and mouth rinses.
Have factors which could contraindicate their participation
Currently taking or have ever taken a bisphosphate drug for treatment of osteoporosis.
Current or history of alcohol or drug abuse
Additional Information:
Participants will be paid for their participation.

Updated on 18 Apr 2024. Study ID: 1407637739

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