Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Group 1- Tooth 16 PF Seal without bonding agent
Group 2 - Tooth 26 PF Seal with bonding agent
Group 3 -Tooth 36 protec without bonding agent
Group 4:Tooth 46 protec with bonding agen
Sponsors
saveetha dental college and hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 7 15 years with mixed dentition. Presence of all four fully/partially erupted permanent first molars suitable for sealant placement. Molars with deep pits and fissures or ICDAS 0 2 non-cavitated lesions, but without cavitation or restorations. Clinically and radiographically sound teeth vital, asymptomatic, and free from proximal dentinal caries. Medically healthy, cooperative children with parental consent and willingness for follow-up visits.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with systemic illnesses, special healthcare needs, or developmental enamel/dentin defects (e.g., MIH, fluorosis). Permanent first molars with cavitated caries, restorations, hypoplasia, or previous sealant application. Teeth with pulpal symptoms, periapical pathology, or radiographic evidence of dentinal/proximal caries. Children unable to maintain adequate isolation or moisture control during sealant placement. Uncooperative children or those without parental consent/follow-up compliance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Retention rate of pit and fissure sealants on all four permanent first molars, assessed at periodic intervals (3,6 months) using standardized retention criteria (fully retained, partially lost, completely lost). Discoloration of sealants, evaluated clinically by visual comparison with baseline shade (using a standardized shade guide or scoring system) at the same follow-up intervals.Timepoint: 3,6 , 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Marginal integrity and surface wear of the sealants, evaluated clinically using modified USPHS/FDI criteria at each follow-up. Caries incidence on sealed occlusal surfaces, assessed by ICDAS codes and radiographic confirmation when needed. Marginal discoloration and patient acceptability, recorded using a standardized visual scoring system and simple parent/child feedback.Timepoint: 3,6 , 12 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRasika Pavan Chandak
Saveetha dental college
Outcome results
None listed