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A new method to reduce the blackish discoloration of the tooth caused during the treatment of early childhood caries.

Efficacy of Glutathione biomolecule in reducing the tooth discoloration associated with silver diamine fluoride- A Split-mouth randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/11/022103
Enrollment
58
Registered
2019-11-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-06-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Silver Diamine Fluoride mixed with Glutathione aplication: SDF will be mixed with 20% GSH by weight under vigorous stirring until the solution is clear without any precipitates. The mix

Sponsors

Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Only children who sign the assent form (if applicable) and whose parents give a written consent will be included in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children who refuse dental treatment and those with non-restorable or pulpally involved teeth (Teeth with pulp exposure, presence of an abscess or a sinus, obvious discoloration, and premature hypermobility) will be excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improved esthetics while using Silver diamine fluorideTimepoint: after 48 hours and 14 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
caries arrest and managementTimepoint: evaluated after 6 months and 1 year

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Karuna Y M

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka

karuna.ym@manipal.edu9964116229

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026