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comparing silver diamine fluoride and sodium fluoride varnish in stopping the caries

comparative evaluation of silver diamine fluoride and sodium fluoride varnish in arresting the caries: A Randomized control trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/086810
Enrollment
56
Registered
2025-05-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: silver diamine fluoride: effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in arresting caries Control Intervention1: sodium fluoride varnish: effectiveness of sodium fluoride varnish in arresti

Sponsors

Dr Tommandru Supriya
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.children aged 6-12 years with parental or guardian acceptance and cooperation. 2. Children with active carious lesions in either primary,mixed dentition 3. Patient with good general health and free of any systemic diseases. 4. Children with no allergic reactions to silver.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with developmental dental abnormalities such as enamel defects. 2. Children with known silver allergy. 3. Tooth with physiologic root resorption or close to exfoliation. 4. Children with extensive caries involvement, including pulpal involvement, pain, mobility, abscess formation, sinus, or fistula. 5. Children with special health care needs.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The comparative evaluation of Silver diamine fluoride and sodium fluoride varnish will give an appropriate material in arresting caries progression.Timepoint: 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Caries Recurrence tooth discoloration treatment acceptability cost effectivenessTimepoint: at 3, 6 & 9 month interval

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr.T.Supriya

Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences

fauchard2612@gmail.com9493120291

Outcome results

None listed

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