About this trial
The aim of this study is to summarize the current level of evidence on the prevalence of root caries in elderly population, evaluate the prevalence of root caries in elderly patients living in Canton Bern, Switzerland and to analyze the association between the data collected with demographic and relevant socioeconomic factors, provide relevant long-term clinical, radiographic and oral health related outcomes and to establish a pivotal reference in treatment of elderly patients by means of non-operative root caries treatment.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Being resident in the area of the canton Bern,
Age >44 years,
Three or more root caries
Lesions ICDAS (W1 or W2) on the first premolar, canines and front teeth of the upper and lower jaw,
Disqualifiers
Living in long-term care facilities, prisons, hospitals etc.,
Known allergic reaction to oral hygiene products and/or medication and/or dental material previously used in the mouth or pharynx,
Inability to follow the procedures of filling out questionnaires or clinical examination, e.g. physical inability to fill in questionnaires
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Group A
- Group B
- Group C
- Group D