Sugar alcohol spray may outshine paste in fighting kids' black tooth stains
NCT ID NCT07730658
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two methods for removing black tooth stains in children aged 4 to 13. After an initial ultrasonic cleaning, one group receives a standard polish with paste and brush, while the other gets an air-polishing treatment using erythritol powder. Researchers will track how quickly the stains return and whether children find one method less painful.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- erythritol air-polishing with the EMS air-polishing device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more effective and comfortable way to keep children's teeth stain-free for longer after a dental cleaning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 56 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The treatment may not significantly delay stain return or could cause discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara Üniversitesi Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Külliyesi Sağlık Yerleşkesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi
Istanbul, MALTEPE, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)