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Denture Wearers' hygiene habits under the microscope

NCT ID NCT07475195

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: King Saud University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study from Saudi Arabia surveyed 100 adult denture wearers about their knowledge of denture care and oral probiotics. Participants also had a dental exam and provided plaque samples to check for bacteria and fungi. The goal was to see how awareness and practices relate to actual oral health.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could highlight gaps in denture care knowledge and point toward better hygiene practices or probiotic use for denture-related issues.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove that probiotics improve denture health, only describe current knowledge and conditions.

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Study facts

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult men and women aged 18 years or older who are currently wearing at least one removable denture (complete or partial) and who received denture treatment at King Saud University Dental Clinics/Dental University Hospital within the past five years. Participants are recruited by convenience sampling from eligible patients identified through the SALUD electronic dental records system.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults 18 years or older Currently wearing at least one removable denture (complete or partial) Denture received/used within the past five years Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Severe systemic conditions affecting oral health, such as: Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c \> 7) and Immunosuppression Pregnancy Breastfeeding Cognitive or physical impairment that limits the ability to perform routine oral and denture care practices

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Conditions

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denture stomatitis Halitosis

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Biofilms Denture stomatitis Dentures Halitosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King Saud University

    Riyadh, 12786, Saudi Arabia

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