Mouth bacteria may reveal cavity risk
NCT ID NCT02056262
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines how different types of bacteria in the mouth are linked to the severity of dental cavities. Researchers will collect saliva and plaque samples from 56 people aged 3 to 45 and grade their cavities using a standard scoring system. The goal is to better understand which bacteria are present at each stage of tooth decay.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists predict cavity risk based on bacterial profiles and guide more personalized prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with a small sample size (56 people), so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHRU de Montpellier - Centre de Soins, d'Enseignement et de Recherche Dentaires
Montpellier, 34295, France
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CHRU de Montpellier - Hôpital La Colombière
Montpellier, 34295, France
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CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, 30029, France
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