Development of a Sanitizing Tablet for Removable Partial Dentures (DSRPD)

May 27, 2026 updated by: Carolina Alves Freiria de Oliveira, University of Sao Paulo

Development of a Denture Cleanser Tablet: Evaluation of Antibiofilm Activity and Effects on the Constituent Surfaces of Removable Partial Dentures.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new experimental effervescent tablet works to clean removable partial dentures. It will test if the tablet lowers bacteria and fungi on denture surfaces. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the experimental tablet lower the number of microbes on different denture materials? How happy are participants with the taste, odor, and cleanliness of the tablet? Researchers will compare the experimental tablet to a known commercial cleanser and to a neutral water solution to see which one works best. Total participation will last 70 days. First, researchers will place small material discs on the side of the participant's current denture to collect natural plaque. Participants will wear their dentures 24 hours a day and brush them with soap and water after meals. Participants will then cycle through three separate 14-day testing phases. In each phase, participants will soak their dentures daily for 15 minutes in one of the assigned solutions. Participants will also have a 7-day break between each phase where they return to their basic regular cleaning routine. At the end of each testing phase, researchers will remove the small discs to count the microbes in a laboratory. Participants will also answer a short survey about their satisfaction with each product.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

15

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • São Paulo
      • Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14051260
        • School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants aged 18 years or older.
  • Users of maxillary and/or mandibular removable partial dentures (RPD) made of acrylic resin.
  • Good systemic and oral health status, with enough healthy remaining teeth to support the RPD.
  • Agreement to follow the requested oral hygiene and denture cleaning protocols.
  • Ability to understand and sign the Informed Consent Form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Use of systemic antibiotics, antifungals, or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 3 months.
  • History of allergic reactions to N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil, or components of the commercial positive control (NitrAdine).
  • Severe periodontal disease or extensive untreated caries in the remaining teeth.
  • Severe systemic diseases, immunodeficiency, or conditions that compromise manual dexterity to perform denture brushing.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Experimental Tablet (NAC/Melaleuca)
Participants will brush their dentures daily for 2 minutes using water and neutral soap after main meals. Once a day, they will also soak their dentures for 15 minutes in an effervescent solution formulated with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and Melaleuca oil.
Device: Experimental Effervescent Tablet (NAC/Melaleuca)
An experimental effervescent tablet formulated with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) essential oil, designed for the daily chemical cleaning of removable partial dentures via a 15-minute immersion.
Active Comparator: Active Control (NitrAdine)
Participants will brush their dentures daily for 2 minutes using water and neutral soap after main meals. Once a day, they will also soak their dentures for 15 minutes in a solution using the commercial cleansing tablet NitrAdine.
Device: Commercial Cleansing Tablet (NitrAdine)
A commercially available disinfecting tablet used as a positive control for the chemical cleaning of removable partial dentures via a daily 15-minute immersion.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo Control (PBS)
Participants will brush their dentures daily for 2 minutes using water and neutral soap after main meals. Once a day, they will also soak their dentures for 15 minutes in a neutral Phosphate-Buffered Saline (PBS) solution.
Other: Phosphate-Buffered Saline (PBS)
A neutral saline solution used as a negative control/placebo for the daily 15-minute denture immersion, serving to establish a baseline for mechanical cleaning alone.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Microbial Load (Colony Forming Units)
Time Frame: Baseline (Day 14), Day 28, Day 49, and Day 70
The microbial load of Candida spp., Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus spp., Gram-negative species, and total aerobes collected from the biofilm on the denture specimens will be evaluated using CFU counts per milliliter (CFU/mL).
Baseline (Day 14), Day 28, Day 49, and Day 70

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Biofilm Cell Viability via Flow Cytometry
Time Frame: Baseline (Day 14), Day 28, Day 49, and Day 70
The percentage of live, damaged, and dead microbial cells within the denture biofilm will be quantified using flow cytometry with viability staining (e.g., SYTO 9 and propidium iodide) to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of the cleaning methods.
Baseline (Day 14), Day 28, Day 49, and Day 70
Biofilm Gene Expression
Time Frame: Baseline (Day 14), Day 28, Day 49, and Day 70
The relative expression levels of specific virulence and biofilm-associated genes of target microorganisms (e.g., Candida albicans) will be quantified using Real-Time Quantitative Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) to understand the molecular impact of the interventions.
Baseline (Day 14), Day 28, Day 49, and Day 70
Participant Satisfaction and Perception of Cleanliness
Time Frame: Day 28, Day 49, and Day 70
Participant perception regarding denture cleanliness, comfort, taste, and overall satisfaction with each cleaning protocol will be assessed using a structured Likert scale questionnaire. Total scores range from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "Highly Unsatisfied" (worst possible outcome) and 5 indicates "Highly Satisfied" (best possible outcome). Higher scores represent a better outcome (higher satisfaction and better perception of cleanliness).
Day 28, Day 49, and Day 70

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Sao Paulo

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

June 8, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 14, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 30, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 19, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 19, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 27, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 1, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

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Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CAFOliveira
  • 2024/06375-0 (Other Identifier: FAPESP)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

To do not interrupt the patent process

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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