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Comparison of caries arrest survival rate and cost-effectiveness of silver modified atraumatic restorative treatment (smart) and atraumatic restorative treatment (art) restorations in both primary and permanent molars in the rural schools of Cuttack a randomized control trial

Comparative analysis of caries arrest survival rate and cost-effectiveness of silver modified atraumatic restorative treatment (smart) and atraumatic restorative treatment (art) restorations in both primary and permanent molars in the rural schools of cuttack a randomized control trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094947
Enrollment
132
Registered
2025-09-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K025- Dental caries on pit and fissure surface

Interventions

Intervention1: silver modified atraumatic restorative treatment: silver modified atraumatic restorative treatment is silver diamine fluoride followed by GIC restoration at baseline and follow up at 6

Sponsors

SCB DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: )Children aged 6-15 years 2) Have parental consent 3) At least one untreated active carious lesion of ICDAS code 3 or above in both primary or permanent molars involving one occlusal surface will be recruited for this trial.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Children with severe oral problems other than dental caries. 2)Have major systemic diseases like bleeding disorders, 3) Have caries in more than one surface. 4)Have history of long-term medication use. 5) Uncooperative during dental examinations. 6) Known sensitivity to silver or other heavy metal ions. 7) Have any developmental anomalies. 8) Tooth involved in the study having pulp pathology.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. To compare the occurrence of secondary caries in SMART and ART restorations. 2. To compare the survival rate of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars in the rural schools of Cuttack. 3. To assess the cost-effectiveness of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars in the rural schools of Cuttack. Timepoint: 1. To compare the occurrence of secondary caries in SMART and ART restorations at 6 month and 12 months 2. To compare the survival rate of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars in the rural schools of Cuttack at 6 month and 12 months 3. To assess the cost-effectiveness of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars in the rural schools of Cuttack at 6 month and 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. To assess the marginal adaptation of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars after 12 months using USPHS criteria(1971) 2. To assess the color match of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars after 12 months using USPHS criteria(1971) 3. To assess the post-operative hypersensitivity of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars after 12 months using USPHS criteria(1971) Timepoint: 1. To assess the marginal adaptation of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars after 12 months using USPHS criteria(1971) 2. To assess the color match of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars after 12 months using USPHS criteria(1971) 3. To assess the post-operative hypersensitivity of SMART and ART restorations in primary and permanent molars after 12 months using USPHS criteria(1971)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hemamalini Rath

SCB Dental College and Hospital Cuttack

hema_hr@rediffmail.com9437225245

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026