New fluoride gel shows promise in reversing early cavities
NCT ID NCT06131294
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new fluoride product to see if it can help remineralize white spot lesions—early signs of tooth decay. Twenty-three people with at least two active spots on their front teeth or premolars received both the experimental treatment and a standard fluoride varnish on different teeth. Researchers measured changes in mineral content using a special fluorescence camera to compare effectiveness.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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23 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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13 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * At least two active non-cavitated white spot lesions on buccal surfaces of anterior teeth or premolars (ICDAS code 1 and 2; Nyvad score 1) in two different quadrants. * Age between 13 and 50 years * No untreated caries lesions or periodontal disease * No systematic disease or medication (such as antidepressants, antibiotics etc.) that affects salivary flow rate * Subjects claimed regular brushing at least twice a day * Subjects had to agree to keep the scheduled recall appointments for at least 1 year. Exclusion Criteria: * Inactive non-cavitated lesions (Nyvad Score 4) * Lesions with microcavity, cavitation, chipping or discoloration * Lesions at buccal side of the molars * Lesions adjacent to restoration * Developmental white spot lesions such as enamel hypoplasia * Pregnancy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipo University
Istanbul, Esenler, 34230, Turkey (Türkiye)
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