Evaluating the effectiveness of four different types of sealants in preventing dental caries in permanent teeth among children aged 6-14 years residing in an orphanage of Mysuru city.

Evaluation of sealant retention and caries prevention on first and second premolars and molars among 6-14 years old children - A double blind randomized split mouth trial.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/08/036022

Enrollment

Registered

2021-08-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-10-17

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: A child requiring four sealant applications in his/her mouth will be given four different types of sealants (resin-based sealant, glass ionomer-based sealant, resin modified glass ionom

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with permanent molars and premolars with deep pits and fissures 2. Children with at least four permanent molars and premolars requiring sealant applications 3. Children who are willing to participate in the study with consent from their wardens/caretakers.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with gross oral defects which interfere with mastication resulting in unilateral mastication 2. Children presenting with generalized attrition of permanent teeth indicating bruxism 3. Uncooperative children not willing to offer assent 4. Children not available for follow up examinations.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sealant retention and caries status in the sealed teeth following intervention will be assessed using modified SimonsenÃ¢â?¬â?¢s criteria.Timepoint: 6 months, 12 months and 18 months following intervention.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Prevention of Dental CariesTimepoint: Every six months following intervention for 18 months.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Chandrashekar BR

JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research,

drchandrubr@yahoo.com8197705773

Outcome results