Scientists search for clues in Kids' spit to fight severe tooth decay

NCT ID NCT07414030

Summary

This completed study aimed to understand if natural protective substances in saliva are linked to severe cavities in young children. Researchers compared saliva samples from 50 Turkish children aged 3-6, some with severe cavities and some with no cavities. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment, to help explain why some children are more prone to tooth decay.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

    Istanbul, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)

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