Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment on Oral Hygiene in Elderly Persons
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Dental Plaque
Bleeding of Subgingival Space
Oral Complication
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy · Industry
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About This Trial
On average, the dental condition of elderly people is poor due to various reasons. The importance of oral health maintenance of the ageing population has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), as oral health plays a key role in reaching the global goal of the "Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021-2030".
New measures for maintaining good oral health are welcome. The use of antibacterial …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* An elderly (age ≥ 65 years) person living at home or at care home, with a possibility to regular dental care appointments
* Ability to understand and sign the informed consent
* At least 10 teeth in the mouth, including implants
* Ability to understand and follow the study pro…
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