Health Condition 1: K025- Dental caries on pit and fissure surface
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Silver diamine fluoride solution: Single application of 38 % silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution on occlusal pits and fissures of permanent molar teeth will be done.
Active non cavit
Sponsors
Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Renewable Energy, Chandigarh Administration
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6 to 9 years residing in government recognized childcare institutions in Chandigarh Union Territory. Children with at least one fully erupted permanent molar tooth. Children who are cooperative and whose caregiver or institutional authority has provided written informed consent and child assent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with a history of major systemic diseases or long term medication. Children with known allergy to fluoride, silver or colophony agents. Children undergoing any ongoing dental treatment. Children with dental caries present on all permanent molars. Children without any fully erupted permanent molar tooth. Mentally challenged or emotionally compromised children.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Caries increment on occlusal surfaces of permanent molar teeth as assessed using ICDAS II scoring criteriaTimepoint: Baseline, 9 months, 18 months and 24 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cumulative incidence of dental caries in permanent molar teeth and the remaining teeth as assessed using ICDAS II scoring criteria Assessment of retention criteria on Glass ionomer cement based sealants using modified ryge evaluation criteriaTimepoint: Baseline, 9 months, 18 months and 24 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nishant
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Outcome results
None listed