The Effects of Chlorhexidine/Thymol Varnish on Partial Denture Patient

The Effects of Chlorhexidine/Thymol Varnish on the Abutment Teeth in Partial Denture Wearers.

Cervitec, a chlorhexidine based varnished has been proven to reduce caries risk in younger populations. This study wants to investigate if the use of this product would reduce the risk of losing abutment teeth on patients that are wearing partial dentures as the literature has proven that these teeth are more prone to caries and periodontal disease.

The primary objectives of this research project are to:

1. Assess if the topical application of CHX/thymol varnish every three months on partial denture abutment teeth results in a clinicallu significant decrease in any loss of attachment compared to no application, and
2. Assess if the topical application of CHX/thymol vanirhs every three months on partial denture abutment teeth results in a clinically significant decrease in carious lesion development or progression compared to no application.

The secondary objectives of this research project are to:

1. Assess of the topical application of CHX/thymol varnish every three months on partial denture abutment teeth compared to no application results in a clinically significant difference in:

1. Bleeding on probing (BoP).
2. Plaque formation.
3. Periodontal pocket depths.
4. Microbial composition and GCF cytokine profile of the sub gingival environment.
5. The patients self perception of oral health.

Study Overview

• Status: Withdrawn
• Conditions: Caries; Periodontal Disease
• Intervention / Treatment: Drug: Chlorhexidine/Thymol varnish

Detailed Description

• 2 baseline samples of the Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) and the subgingival samples. The first baseline sample will be done on the day of the first impressions and the second one the day of denture fitting.
• The following information will be recorded on the CRFs: Silness and Löe Plaque index, BoP, probing depth, clinical attachment level, LoA, Kennedy classification, material of the partial denture and type of clasp (or no clasp) and ICDAS code.
• The patient will also fill in the OHIP-14 questionnaire (Oral Health Impact Profile) to assess their self perception of oral health.
• A photograph of the abutment teeth and the partial denture will be taken.
• We will also take a full history of the patient including: name, DOB and medications.
• The GCF and subgingival sampled will be taken every 6 months on the appointment where the varnish is applied.
• All the laboratory samples will be labelles with the same identification number that the patient has been allocated and a date will also be written on it. All the samples will be analysed in Plymouth and stored in a - 50°C freezer (the samples taken at the University of Aberdeen will be stored in the same type of freezer and shipped periodically to the Penninsula University for tests maintaining the same temperature conditions). They will be testing the microbial composition and GCF cytokine profile of the sub gingival environment
• All measurements will be reassessed at 12 months and 24 months. In addition to the denture hygiene index: Budtz-Jørgensen (1977) Index (plaque accumulation on the denture).

The data will be collected by one clinician in each dental school. All clinicians will be calibrated appropriately.

Calibration: Before any examination starts we will assess the consistency of each examiner (intra-exmainer) and also the variation between exmainers (inter-exmainer reproducibility). Each examiner will independently examiner the same group of 20 subjects and compare his or her findings. When findings contain major discrepancies, subjects should be recalled in order that differences in diagnoses can be reviewed by the exmainers and resolved by group discussion. If certain examiners consistently produce significantly different results from the majority, and attmepts to correct their performance fail, they will be excluded from the team. It will be made clear to all potential examiners, before these exmainations begin, that ability to standardize examination results is not a measure of clinical skills (Oral Health Surveys 4th edition. WHO. Geneva 1997) All the data will be recorded on the case report forms (CRFs).

• Study Type: Interventional
• Phase: Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• United Kingdom
  • Aberdeenshire
    • Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, AB252ZR
      • University of Aberdeen

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients that are going to have a new denture fitted at the Dental School of the University of Aberdeen and Penninsula Dental School.
• Patients aged 18 years or over.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients that already have a denture.
• Patients that are taking antibiotics.
• Patients allergic to any of the components of the products.
• Pregnant women.
• Severe systemic illness.
• Patient with active periodontal disease (BoP and pockets ≥3mm) on abutment teeth.
• Presence of caries on abutment teeth.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Prevention
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Quadruple

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Chlorhexidine/Thymol varnish; Participants to the study will receive an application of either the placebo or the product being studied every 3 months. This will be applied on all abutment teeth using a microbrush by "painting" it over the surfaces of these teeth.	Drug: Chlorhexidine/Thymol varnish; This will be applied on abutment teeth on partial denture wearers every 3 months during a period of 2 years.; Other Names: Cervitec Plus (1% chlorhexidine plus 1% thymol)
Placebo Comparator: Placebo varnish; Participants to the study will receive an application of either the placebo or the product being studied every 3 months. This will be applied on all abutment teeth using a microbrush and "painting" it on all the surfaces of these teeth..	Drug: Chlorhexidine/Thymol varnish; This will be applied on abutment teeth on partial denture wearers every 3 months during a period of 2 years.; Other Names: Cervitec Plus (1% chlorhexidine plus 1% thymol)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Assess if the topical application of CHX/thymol varnish every three months on partial denture abutment teeth results in a clinicallu significant decrease in any loss of attachment compared to no application	we will measure the Loss of Attachment (LoA) around each abutment tooth at 6 points	Assesed at the begining, at 12 months and at 24 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Assess if the topical application of CHX/thymol vanirhs every three months on partial denture abutment teeth results in a clinically significant decrease in carious lesion development or progression compared to no application	We will record the presence of dental caries using ICDAS	at the beginning, at 12 months and at 24 months

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Rosa Moreno Lopez
• Collaborators: Ivoclar Vivadent AG
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Rosa Moreno Lopez, BDS, University of Aberdeen

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Baca P, Clavero J, Baca AP, Gonzalez-Rodriguez MP, Bravo M, Valderrama MJ. Effect of chlorhexidine-thymol varnish on root caries in a geriatric population: a randomized double-blind clinical trial. J Dent. 2009 Sep;37(9):679-85. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2009.05.001. Epub 2009 May 13.
• Tanaka J, Tanaka M, Kawazoe T. Longitudinal research on the oral environment of elderly wearing fixed or removable prostheses. J Prosthodont Res. 2009 Apr;53(2):83-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2008.10.003. Epub 2009 Jan 10.
• Shimura Y, Wadachi J, Nakamura T, Mizutani H, Igarashi Y. Influence of removable partial dentures on the formation of dental plaque on abutment teeth. J Prosthodont Res. 2010 Jan;54(1):29-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2009.08.003. Epub 2009 Oct 8.
• Clavero J, Baca P, Paloma Gonzalez M, Valderrama MJ. Efficacy of chlorhexidine-thymol varnish (Cervitec) against plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation in a geriatric population. Gerodontology. 2006 Mar;23(1):43-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2006.00085.x.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Anticipated): September 10, 2017
• Primary Completion (Anticipated): September 10, 2019
• Study Completion (Anticipated): December 10, 2020

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 24, 2014
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 27, 2014
• First Posted (Estimate): July 29, 2014

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): May 15, 2017
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 12, 2017
• Last Verified: May 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Stomatognathic Diseases; Mouth Diseases; Periodontal Diseases; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Anti-Infective Agents; Dermatologic Agents; Antifungal Agents; Disinfectants; Chlorhexidine; Chlorhexidine gluconate; Thymol
• Other Study ID Numbers: CHLOVADENT

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: Yes
• IPD Plan Description: within 6 months

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No