Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: ECC group: Salivary catalase activity spectrometric assessment on DMFT index at baseline and 3 months
Control Intervention1: Non ECC group: Salivary catalase activity, spectrometric ass
Sponsors
Saveetha Dental college and hospitals
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 3 6 years diagnosed with early childhood caries (ECC) based on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) criteria (ECC group). Caries-free children with no history of dental caries (Non-ECC group). Participants were recruited from paediatric dental clinics who were accompanied by parents or guardians who gave informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with underlying health conditions or medical issues. Children with special needs or disabilities. Children on medications affecting salivary composition. Children with any oral soft tissue lesions. Children who had received fluoride treatment in the last 2 weeks.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome: Catalase enzyme activity in the saliva of children with and without ECC.at baseline and 3 monthsTimepoint: Primary outcome: Catalase enzyme activity in the saliva of children with and without ECC.at baseline and 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| DMFT index evaluation for caries experienceTimepoint: Immediate comparative assessment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ramesh R
Saveetha university
Outcome results
None listed