To Compare the Efficacy, Efficiency and Pain Perception of three Caries Removal Techniques - Chemo-mechanical, Atraumatic Restorative Technique and Conventional Caries Removal Techniques in milk teeth.

Comparative Evaluation of Novel Chemo-mechanical, Atraumatic Restorative Technique and Conventional Caries Removal Techniques in Primary Teeth - A Randomized Clinical Trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/04/084994

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-28

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Bromelain Gel: Bromelain, a pineapple extract with anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties, is one such chemomechanical caries removal agent. Control Intervention1: Atraumatic R

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged between 4 10 years Presence of occlusal caries in primary mandibular molars with International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II). Radiograph showing dentinal caries up to two-thirds of the dentinal thickness. The consistency of carious lesions ranges from soft to medium hard. Color ranges from light yellow to brown

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Extensively damaged teeth.Teeth that exhibit a history of pain. Caries involving pulp or extending below the gingiva. Medically or developmentally compromised conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluating the efficacy, efficiency and pain perception associated with the use of bromelain gel for caries removal.Timepoint: At baseline and immediately after intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the efficacy, efficiency, & pain response of caries removal using bromelain gel, atraumatic restorative technique & conventional technique. To evaluate & compare the levels of anxiety & fear experienced by pediatric patients during caries removal with Bromelain gel, Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART), & the conventional technique.Timepoint: At baseline & immediately after intervention	—

Measure

Time frame

To compare the efficacy, efficiency, & pain response of caries removal using bromelain gel, atraumatic restorative technique & conventional technique. To evaluate & compare the levels of anxiety & fear experienced by pediatric patients during caries removal with Bromelain gel, Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART), & the conventional technique.Timepoint: At baseline & immediately after intervention

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rubini M

Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College

shanpedo@gmail.com7358658687

Outcome results