Phase 4
Completed N=41
Evaluation of Aerosol in a Dental Clinic
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04659928 ↗Enrolled (actual)
41
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Bacterial Colony Forming Units (CFUs) — 47.2; 125.3; 70.7; 116.7 bacterial colony forming units (CFUs)
◆ Published Evidence
No publication linked
No peer-reviewed publication reporting this trial's results has been linked yet. This can indicate results are unpublished — a known publication-bias signal. We re-check periodically.
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of external evacuation units and mouth rinses during aerosol generating procedures in a dental clinic and to determine the risk level to the dental practitioners during aerosol generating procedures.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Bacterial Colony Forming Units (CFUs) |
101.3; 87.1; 45.7; 52.44 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Bacterial Colony Forming Units (CFUs) at Each Location |
31.4; 31.3; 2.9; 3.44; 9.4; 16.9 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- prepping natural teeth at the appointment
- at least an hour long procedure
- procedure will be the first one in the morning
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04659928). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.