Shifts in the Oral Biofilm of Patients With Known Oral Health Risk Factors
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Other Indications, Dental, Dental |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 8 - 99 |
| Updated: | 2/28/2019 |
| Start Date: | August 2016 |
| End Date: | September 2021 |
| Contact: | Tate Jackson, DDS, MS |
| Email: | tatejackson@unc.edu |
| Phone: | 919-537-3775 |
This study is observational only and is intended to evaluate changes in the makeup and
function of bacteria naturally present in the mouth during treatment with braces to
straighten teeth.
function of bacteria naturally present in the mouth during treatment with braces to
straighten teeth.
Inclusion Criteria:
- ASA I or II (ASA I is a healthy patient, ASA II is patient with minor systemic
disease)
- Patient must be receiving orthodontic treatment at the University of North Carolina
School of Dentistry and not yet be in active treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who have used antibacterial therapy in the past 3 months
- Patients who report current smoking
- ASA III or above (Patients with severe systemic diseases)
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