To compare 4 separate caries arresting agents by means of a randomized clinical trial

Comparing the efficacy of four different types of agents for arresting caries in primary teeth -A randomized controlled double blind clinical trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/08/072304

Enrollment

240

Registered

2024-08-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: 38% Silver diamine fluoride varnish, caries arresting agent.: Teeth will be isolated using cotton roll/gauze The varnish will be applied in sweeping horizontal brush stokes across the

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cooperative healthy child Children- age of 4 to 9 years with an active carious lesion. Children studying in a school in Faridabad. Absence of pain, pulp involvement, tooth mobility. Children who assent to the procedure and have obtained a written informed consent from their parents/guardians.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Criteria for exclusion: Children whose parents have refused to give a written informed consent to be a part of the study. Carious tooth close to exfoliation within 18 months Even if there is a slight mobility noticed in the tooth it will not be included in the study. Children with a known allergy to silver or other heavy metal ions Children with special needs or limited dexterity of hands

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Caries arrest or progressionTimepoint: 3,6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Re-initiation of carious lesionTimepoint: 12 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anmol Mathur

Manav Rachna Dental college

anmolmathur.sds@mrei.ac.in09953504536

Outcome results