Clinical Trial

Photodynamic Therapy for Preventing Recurrent Chromogenic Stains on Deciduous Teeth

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Summary
Chromogenic extrinsic stains are common in children and frequently recur following conventional prophylaxis. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using methylene blue activated by red light has demonstrated antimicrobial activity against oral biofilm and may reduce stain recurrence. This pilot controlled clinical trial aims to compare conventional prophylaxis combined with methylene blue-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with conventional prophylaxis alone for preventing recurrent chromogenic extrinsic stains on deciduous teeth.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07736339
Lead Sponsor Cairo University
Conditions Chromogenic Extrinsic Tooth Stains
Enrollment 36 participants
Start Date 2026-09-01
Primary Completion 2027-06-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-07-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-30