Examining how different acid cleaning times affect Enamel Thickness and Structure in Men and Women: A Comparative Study

Assessment & correlation of enamel thickness and structure with varied etching timings in males and females: An Observational Comparative Study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/03/083484

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-26

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K038- Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth

Interventions

Intervention1: Etching of enamel: Extracted teeth of male patients will be etched at different times and sectioned to determine penetration of enamel Control Intervention1: Etching of enamel: Extracte

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy intact maxillary premolars will be selected

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Teeth with previous restorations structural damage or abnormal wear patterns will be excluded Teeth with caries cracks fluorosis or enamel defects sensitive discoloured chipped developmental defects will also be excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The study may reveal different optimal etching times for males and females due to these enamel thickness variations leading to more personalized treatment protocolsTimepoint: assessment will be done at 24 hrs 48 hrs 1 week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: NA	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pallavi Daigavane

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

pallavi.daigavane15@gmail.com9923355361

Outcome results

None listed

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