Predicting tooth wear using advanced scanning techniques
Prediction of the Tooth Wear Index Based on a Dataset of Dental Shapes:a Retrospective Study
This study is testing a new scanning method to see if it can help predict tooth wear early on, so people can take better care of their teeth before serious damage happens.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Indianapolis, Indiana and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06681844 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on predicting tooth wear, which is the gradual loss of dental hard tissue due to various factors. It utilizes intraoral scanners to monitor changes in tooth shape, aiming for early detection of wear that is often overlooked until it becomes severe. The study employs a novel method called MEG-IsoQuad, which automates the remeshing process to enhance the reliability of statistical shape analysis for diagnosing tooth wear. By assessing avulsed teeth with a specific wear index, the study seeks to improve understanding and management of tooth wear.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with avulsed mature incisors, canines, premolars, or molars that exhibit a tooth wear index between 0 and 3.
Not a fit: Patients with teeth that have a wear index over 3 or those with immature teeth or wisdom teeth will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier detection and better management of tooth wear, ultimately improving patients' oral health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of statistical shape analysis in dentistry is emerging, this specific combination of automated remeshing and shape analysis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * teeth avulsed presenting a tooth wear index between 0 and 3 * mature incisor, canine, premolar or molars (1st and 2nd only) Exclusion Criteria: * teeth avulsed presenting a tooth wear index over 3 (or presenting an oral rehabilitation representative of a similar wear) * immature teeth or teeth without root edification * wisdom teeth
Where this trial is running
Indianapolis, Indiana and 4 other locations
- Indiana University Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
- KU Leuven University Hospital — Leuven, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Lyon Dental Hospital — Lyon, France (Recruiting)
- King George Medical University — Lucknow, India (Recruiting)
- Tel Aviv Universi — Tel Aviv, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Raphael Richet, Clinical Assistant
- Email: raphael.richert@univ-lyon1.fr
- Phone: +33669523314
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.