Health Condition 1: K119- Disease of salivary gland, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: saliva sample collection: 2 ml of saliva is collected before and after any dental treatment procedure (30 minutes duration) for analysis of salivary alpha amylase enzyme levels.
Sponsors
Deepthi Nirmal Gavarraju
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy children First dental visit or No previous dental experience
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with special healthcare needs. 2.History of penetrating trauma or burns that might affect the dermatoglyphic pattern of the palms and digits. 3.Children with missing digits. 4.Children with conditions or abnormalities that may not allow accurate recording of fingerprints. 5.Patients who are under any medication that could affect salivary gland function.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| By identifying predictive markers of stress and anxiety, dental practitioners can better anticipate and manage behavioral challenges, leading to more effective and less traumatic dental care for the child.Timepoint: baseline and after treatment procedure | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Development of personalized approaches to pediatric dental treatment; enhancing patient co-operation, reducing the need for sedation or restraint and ultimately improving the overall dental experience.Timepoint: baseline and after treatment procedure | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactA J Sai Sankar
Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed