New spatula could open mouths for better dental care in disabled patients
NCT ID NCT02818374
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a special spatula designed to help dentists examine the teeth of people with mental disabilities who have behavioral issues. The goal was to see if the spatula makes it easier and safer to look inside the mouth. Two hundred participants were included, and the study measured how much of the mouth could be seen and any side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oral accessibility spatula (SAB)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this spatula could make dental exams easier and safer for people with mental disabilities who struggle with oral care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not work for everyone or could cause discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHR METZ THIONVILLE- Bel-Air Hospital
Thionville, 57126, France
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CHR Metz-Thionville- Mercy Hospital
Metz, 57085, France
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CHRU Nancy
Nancy, 54000, France
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CHRU Strasbourg
Strasbourg, 67000, France
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CHU Dijon
Dijon, France
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Centre Hospitalier Emile Durkheim
Épinal, 88000, France
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Clinique Saint Francois
Haguenau, France