Health Condition 1: null- Children aged 6-8 years of age with newly erupted non carious 1st permanent molars. Operculum covering 1/4th of the occlusal surface and presence of 1 or more interproximal lesions on other teeth.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Newly erupted non carious 1st permanent molars with operculum covering at least one fourth of the tooth surface First permanent molars with deep pit and fissures or early enamel lesions with ICDAS 0,1,2,3 scores on occlusal surface and no caries present on other surfaces Presence of one or more inter proximal lesions on other teeth Satisfactory oral hygiene with a simpli�ed oral hygiene index score (OHI-S) of less than or equal to 3 Satisfactory cooperative behaviour, Frankl score 3 or 4 Subjects using fluoridated dentrifices.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of any medical disease that might interfere with the study Long-term regimen of medication that could affect the salivary flow and diet modification Developmental defects of enamel and History of abnormal parafunctional activity Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment/ with intraoral devices Previously placed restorations on first permanent molars History of allergies to resins and Children of parents who do not consent for the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Caries incidence in first permanent molar Change in the dental caries experience of the patientTimepoint: At 6 months and 12 months from the date of application of sealant and varnish. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time taken to apply Pit and Fissure sealants and Fluoride Varnish, Complete or partial loss of sealants.Timepoint: Time taken to apply Pit and Fissure sealants and Fluoride varnish will be measured on the day of application. Complete or partial loss of sealants at 6 months and 12 months from the date of application. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore